Category Archives: Life Observations

Winter Solstice

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Linda Andrews

Today is the winter solstice. The peak time of darkness for the Northern Hemisphere in all of 2016. It was supposed to be the darkest in quite a while, due to a lunar eclipse. I was awake at 0353 Arizona … Continue reading →

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When Winter Socks

Posted on December 19, 2016 by Linda Andrews

I have 2 drawers of socks. Okay, I actually have 3, but the hubbinator doesn’t know that. You see, I buy socks for every holiday. My children buy me socks for holidays and movies and TV shows. My hubby buys … Continue reading →

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Cozy Up

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Linda Andrews

One of my favorite escapes is reading cozy mysteries. Most of my friends find this weird as I love most science based shows, so why go amatuer for a detective series. Probably because there’s so many cop/forensic shows on TV. … Continue reading →

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Things in Motion

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Linda Andrews

We all know the law: Things in Motion tend to stay in motion, things at rest tend to stay at rest. But do you think it applies to people, too? © Francisco Leitão   I was reading an article in the … Continue reading →

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Repost-Pearl Harbor

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Linda Andrews

I posted this 6 years ago not long after my great uncle died. Given that today is December 7th, I thought I’d post it again. My great uncle was there the day Pearl Harbor was bombed. This is his story … Continue reading →

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Commercial Holiday

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Linda Andrews

As I put up our Christmas decorations, each one bring back a memory. So thanks to the magic of youtube, here are some commercials that I remember from years past. I certainly felt this way after Thanksgiving:   Getting up … Continue reading →

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It’s a Cat’s Trophy

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Linda Andrews

The hubbinator came home the other day to a horrible smell. Seems one cat caught something and shared it with the other four. Little piles of throw-up everywhere (in assorted colors, too). After cleaning up the mess, opening the windows … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Time Paradox

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Linda Andrews

Yes, I’ve been binge watching Christmas movies. In my defense, they started at midnight and kept going until midnight. I had to show how much I approved by tuning in. Hey, some folks watch sports. I watch Christmas movies. Even … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving USA

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Linda Andrews

Tomorrow starts the long Thanksgiving weekend where we Americans will stuff ourselves almost more than the Turkeys most of us will serve. But today is prep day. I’ll be making the cherry cheesecake, prepping the salad, and double checking the … Continue reading →

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You Knew It Was Coming

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Linda Andrews

I’ll admit, I get irritated when I see Christmas decorations before Halloween is even over. (Note: This does not apply to craft stores, when I expect to see Christmas items in August). I mean really? Don’t they know that the … Continue reading →

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