Monthly Archives: February 2026

A High Bar

Posted on 02/26/2026 by chick

On the day of my appointment with the orthopedist, my husband had some errands to run. He took my car, promising he’d bring it back a half hour before my appointment time, which would give me enough time to get … Continue reading →

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In a Holding Pattern

Posted on 02/25/2026 by chick

The orthopedist said that my shoulder pain is likely caused by a torn rotator cuff. Her “prescription” was a cortisone shot, which she gave me then and there, and Aleve daily for any continuing pain. She also recommended I try … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow is Never Guaranteed

Posted on 02/24/2026 by chick

Actor James Van Der Beek died this month at age 48. He was a good-looking, talented, and seemingly decent guy, and his death strikes me as yet another example of how unfair the world is. Why should he be taken … Continue reading →

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Impending Storm

Posted on 02/22/2026 by chick

This is the coldest, snowiest winter we’ve had in a long time. There’s been snow on the ground for weeks (over a month, my Mom says. I haven’t been keeping track, but I’ll take her word for it). Every few … Continue reading →

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Random 2/21/26

Posted on 02/21/2026 by chick
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Reading Report: Mid-February

Posted on 02/19/2026 by chick

The Crone of Midnight Embers (Book 1 of the Myrtlewood Crones) by Iris Beaglehole, C+ I generally try to avoid reading self-published books until and unless they’re picked up by a traditional publisher, the reason being that I’ve never read … Continue reading →

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Wiseasses All

Posted on 02/18/2026 by chick

I was in the kitchen one day when I noticed that a quote had been written on the whiteboard. Intend less and do more. Dad When I spoke to “Dad” later, I told him that I approved of the sentiment … Continue reading →

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The Truth About “Verity”

Posted on 02/17/2026 by chick

Verity by Colleen Hoover Grade: A In Verity, struggling author Lowen is hired to write the final books of a popular series by the successful novelist Verity Crawford. Verity’s life has been destroyed by personal tragedies, including the deaths of … Continue reading →

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Not Quite Real

Posted on 02/16/2026 by chick

The funeral for my father-in-law was awful in all the ways that funerals always are. It was also my first time being in the receiving line. I’d tried to beg off, but my sisters-in-law wouldn’t let me, so I had … Continue reading →

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Whiling A-Hway the Time

Posted on 02/15/2026 by chick

Watching as much TV as I have lately, I’ve seen a lot of commercials. Notably, there’s an AT&T commercial starring Luke Wilson in which he says, “When you’ve been around [as long as AT&T], you can spot a hustle a … Continue reading →

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