Category Archives: Short Takes on Life

Musings and meanderings, Short takes, MY takes on life

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Posted on February 16, 2017 by janets123

Caveat and Disclaimer: Dan says from now on I need to run these by him before I publish! LOL! Almost all of us love the good, detest the bad and avoid the ugly, I think. Good people and good actions … Continue reading →

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Falling Off Sideways

Posted on December 31, 2016 by janets123

I love Segways—the two-wheel kind—so when Dan put off the booking of excursions during our day in the Bahamas, I found a Segway tour of the beach at Freeport. We’ve ridden the wonderful balancing machines at seaports and tourist attractions … Continue reading →

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It’s Only Money

Posted on December 21, 2016 by janets123

My husband was ready to fill out and sign a birthday card for a client turning 100 years in a few days. I told him where to find the card and, because it was near a pile of other cards, … Continue reading →

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The Grace of Gratitude

Posted on November 17, 2016 by janets123

While making the big king-size bed this morning, I lifted the plush, heavy comforter and had a moment of regret about the good-old days when I only had a simple bedspread to deal with. It was lighter and easier–but not … Continue reading →

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Dripping, Dripping, Dripping Evermore

Posted on October 14, 2016 by janets123

This year we have been hosting rats in our attic. This is something we’ve never before encountered. It has been A BIG DEAL! First there was a tiny scratching noise in the wall of my husband’s office. He couldn’t hear … Continue reading →

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Giggling in the Dark

Posted on August 20, 2016 by janets123

Several times recently I’ve slipped into bed after my husband has gone to sleep. Using a tiny flashlight I crept in quietly so as not to wake him. And then, lying in bed, trying not to squirm too much, I … Continue reading →

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The School of Hard Knocks

Posted on June 9, 2016 by janets123

While checking out at the dollar store, I heard a customer ask for an eyeglass repair kit. She asked my checker and then asked another store assistant. “Um…I don’t think we have anything like that.” Both clerks seemed unsure. Since … Continue reading →

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Is it Worth All the Shouting?

Posted on May 9, 2016 by janets123

I surely do get tired when interacting with people who exclaim over every little thing. Continue reading →

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What is this Language We Speak?

Posted on April 27, 2016 by janets123

I am fascinated by words, especially English words. English is a conglomeration, picking up words from all over the world. I believe this is particularly true of American English, since the country itself is a hodgepodge of ethnicities. What we … Continue reading →

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A Milestone

Posted on March 25, 2016 by janets123

There are milestones in life: things that change us or that mark our changes, things we’ll remember and reminisce about during maudlin times or family times. A house fire, a divorce, the birth of a first child or first grandchild, … Continue reading →

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