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A lesson in mahjong etiquette
We were recently on a river cruise. Unlike previously, this one would travel for hours, or even overnight, between ports. So there was time on the ship to relax, have a coffee, and get to know your fellow passengers. I [...]
The Amaryllis Experiment
I like to plant amaryllis every fall for gifting. They are a beautiful flower, grown in a pot, and always a surprise. One stalk or two? Four blooms per stalk, which is the norm, or five or six or—once!—seven! Sometimes [...]
You know you're old(er) when...
I had lunch today at a fast food place which specializes in burgers and ice cream. It was recommended by a friend as a 'guilty pleasure' for her whenever she finishes a medical appointment. Since I had done the same, [...]