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Love, Loyalty and Old Dogs

Posted on September 16, 2017 by kdewez

I was reminded recently of the meaning of the word loyalty.   The concept of being true to your friends or standing firm in your support for someone or something.   I’m not sure there is anything more important in … Continue reading →

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The RV Series- Getting Ready to Roll

Posted on July 13, 2017 by kdewez

We’re on the countdown to wheels rolling with just two more days in Newport Beach.   It’s been the best month.  I’ve fallen hopelessly in love with my granddaughter and have loved snuggling her newborn brother. PopPop Dave and I … Continue reading →

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Beach Bumming-Learning to Surf!

Posted on June 28, 2017 by kdewez

I told you about our impending beach bum-i-ness a blog or so ago. Beginning the middle of August, we’re moving to an apartment at the beach where we’ll spend the following six months. The finding and renting process has been … Continue reading →

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On Balancing the Losses

Posted on June 25, 2017 by kdewez

Before I retired, besides swiveling in my big chair and sniffing the sharpies, I spent many years staring at a balance sheet. Simply put, a balance sheet shows the assets and liabilities of your company. In contemplating how to write … Continue reading →

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The RV Series-That’s the Plan

Posted on June 17, 2017 by kdewez

A blog or so ago we talked about plans and my obsessive need to know what I’m doing. As an aside, I may start using “A blog or so” as a measurement of time.   Like a fortnight or an … Continue reading →

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The RV Series- Sunny Days and Priorities

Posted on June 14, 2017 by kdewez

We’re settling into our “parked here for awhile” routine. Each day after we drop the dogs off at daycare, we drive the 20 miles to Newport Beach to visit our granddaughter Sunny.  Two years ago we were able to stay in … Continue reading →

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On appreciating what we have when we have it

Posted on September 21, 2016 by kdewez

I woke up this morning missing my mom. Physically she is still with us, but dementia has stolen her mind.  She can no longer carry on a conversation.   I miss our telephone calls. Living all the way across the … Continue reading →

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