That Week

Anita’s Review:  Having read your column twice, let me say I find it full of universal truths phrased in a personal and relatable way. =========================================== Earlier this week my friend Ruth posted a small line on Facebook about picking up her pizza order in her pajamas.  It was one of…

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More Monkeys

Maurice’s Review: Oops, I had no idea I would cause so much tech stress for my dear friend Cheryl. Massive quantities of chocolate are in order to complement that glass of wine. @#$%^&*–@#$%^&*–@#$%^&* What would produce the most anxiety for you, resulting in uncomfortable bodily manifestations?  Choose one from the…

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Baskerville Hall

Tee’s Review : If you go as a pro wrestling clogger, have your man carry a chair and money around so he can be the recipient of your lap dance. Here at Baskerville Hall, the dog is howling as usual and the residents are preparing for the most celebrated holiday…

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Da Pooch Report

Carol’s Review: And thus, it begs the question: Who among us DOESN’T respond favorably to a well-timed treat? }{}{}{}{} * {}{}{}{}{ Like so many people during the start of the pandemic, we adopted a dog for long walks in the woods, amiable companionship and quiet evenings snuggling on the couch. …

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Bocce Dreams

Shelley’s Review:  As a lifelong bocce player, I am grateful to Cheryl and crew for this effort. I am excited to get in there and play. Against a novice! Someone I can beat! Or not. Either way, celebratory Spanakopita is on me.  She crouches in a warrior-like stance on the…

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The Birds and The Bees

(And other outdoor calamities) Robert’s review: The tiny crunch of the fuzzy yellow bodies of the Squash Lady Beetle larva is also very satisfying as they are squashed. )(-)(-)(-)(-)(-)(-)(-)(-)(-)(-)(-)( I live in a beautiful place.  I can sit outside on my back deck, sipping my tea and admiring the beauty…

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