Monthly Archives: October 2025

All Risk and No Reward

Posted on 10/28/2025 by chick

Recently I finished a task that I’d been putting off for months. As is typical for me, I kept putting the thing off, thinking I’d feel better up to it at a later point. Every day for weeks I’d say … Continue reading →

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Paid in Full

Posted on 10/27/2025 by chick

We paid off our mortgage this month, and on Saturday we got the official notice from the bank. Woohoo!

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Not That Old

Posted on 10/26/2025 by chick

My hubby and I both were made to feel old last week. For me, it was my physical therapist saying that I’m “almost the exact same age” as her mom. I can’t speak for my husband, but my feelings were … Continue reading →

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Things I Like

Posted on 10/25/2025 by chick

Earlier this week I started physical therapy for my shoulder, which has been causing me excruciating pain lately. The diagnosis: shoulder impingement and rotator cuff tendonitis. I had physical therapy for my knee previously, which I kind of enjoyed, and … Continue reading →

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TGIF

Posted on 10/24/2025 by chick

Friday, as the end of the workweek, is supposed to be a day to look forward to, a day when you can feel the metaphorical yoke lifting off your shoulders, however briefly. But, because my music lessons were on Friday, … Continue reading →

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Worth It

Posted on 10/22/2025 by chick

My daughter decided at the last minute that she actually did want to go to the homecoming dance and would I pretty-please take her dress shopping right now? It was Friday night, after my music lesson, and I was tired, … Continue reading →

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Doctors, Doctors, Doctors

Posted on 10/21/2025 by chick

Last week was a big week for doctor’s appointments. Not only did I see my eye doctor on Monday, but I had back-to-back appointments with my new GP and OB-GYN on Thursday. Still feeling under-the-weather, I would have preferred to … Continue reading →

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Taking a Break

Posted on 10/20/2025 by chick

I broke up with my music boyfriend last week. That is, I ended my music lessons. I’d intended to wait until the end of October, but by Friday I felt 100% certain about what I wanted to do. Plus, I … Continue reading →

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Eyesight Over Money

Posted on 10/19/2025 by chick

On Monday, I had an eye doctor appointment. I would have preferred not to go out, because I was still sick. However, appointments are hard to get, so I put on my KN95 mask and hoped I wouldn’t sneeze in … Continue reading →

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Trials and Tribulations

Posted on 10/15/2025 by chick

My hubby and I signed up for a free 7-day trial of Apple TV. I wanted to watch Foundation, and we thought it made sense to check out Apple TV’s other offerings now, with the goal of maybe trying to … Continue reading →

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