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I Had a Plan… Life Laughed

Did I Ever Really Have Control? It seems I’ve lost control of my life, or if I’m honest, did I ever really have control? When we were younger, we planned things out. Carefully. Methodically. If you’ve been following my blog, you know that I am a bit of a spreadsheet lady. A spreadsheet for choosing a new house.A four–page spreadsheet for holiday open houses.A spreadsheet for choosing a cat—just kidding. Our cats chose us. We were merely staff. Still, I’m nowhere near Ernest

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I Had a Plan… Life Laughed

Did I Ever Really Have Control? It seems I’ve lost control of my life, or if I’m honest, did I ever really have control? When we were younger, we planned things out. Carefully. Methodically. If you’ve been following my blog, you know that I am a bit of a spreadsheet lady. A spreadsheet for choosing a new house.A four–page spreadsheet for holiday open houses.A spreadsheet for choosing a cat—just kidding. Our cats chose us. We were merely staff. Still, I’m nowhere near Ernest

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Moving at 80 - What Could Go Wrong?

It all started on a Friday, Oct 24. It felt like Friday the 13th. Because we’d installed custom shelving in five of our closets, the plan was simple: unpack those closets, move the shelves to the new apartment, and take it from there. That was the plan. Once the movers arrived, though, they decided to be extra efficient—and started packing everything. The fellow handling the living and dining rooms was quite thoughtful. When he saw our cabinet of wine glasses, he asked if we’

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Life's too short not to laugh! I'm a Naples-based senior living in a Continuing Care Retirement Community, where every day brings new adventures (and plenty of material). With a background in technology, writing courses and newsletters, and organizational effectiveness—and a love for writing—I blend humor, heart, and a dash of wisdom to explore the joys and quirks of senior living and life in general. Pull up a chair and join me for stories, musings, and a few laughs along the way!

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