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About Candy

I have reached the grand old age of 82 now. Until the mid 90’s I was a teacher, then a dealer in antiques and collectables which I loved! When I retired to the seaside I started a website selling antique and vintage games and wooden jigsaw puzzles. Now, I'm spending my time blogging and making oil paintings as well as looking after my very spoiled dog, Lola.

Thanksgiving

Though there are things I am not thankful for (eg Trump, wars,the climate problem, etc), I am thankful for many more things. I am thankful to have reached my 81st Thanksgiving, though I no longer celebrate the day. I am … Continue reading

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Fame

The other day, the daily prompt asked about the most famous person the writer had met. I was very busy with household emergencies (my freezer broke down with loads of frozen veges in it.) Nevertheless I spent some time thinking … Continue reading

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One of Many – Part one

What is your favorite place to go in your city? I have lots of favourite places – it depends on where I am (was) when it is (was) my most favourite. In Zanesville, where I was born and spent my … Continue reading

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“Arise, old lady!”

What part of your routine do you always try to skip if you can? My most unfavourite part of my daily routine is actually getting up in the morning! Unlike all the older people I know, I am not an … Continue reading

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Podcast? What is a Podcast?

What podcasts are you listening to? At 81 it’s always possible that I haven’t a clue about podcasts! Some 81 year olds can’t even turn on a computer and never will. Luckily, as soon as I knew there was such … Continue reading

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My specialty (in the way of a food)

For some reason, I was unable to answer today’s prompt. I think it may be that I wrote yesterday’s prompt so late last night. Anyway, I would like to put across my 2 cents worth on today’s subject, ie: what … Continue reading

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When you’re as old as I am, you can make quite a list!

What major historical events do you remember? I’ve reached the seventies now. I’m sure there were loads of important things but I can’t recall at this particular time so late at night, so I’ll leave it there. Good night everyone. … Continue reading

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Ummmm…….

If you had a million dollars to give away, who would you give it to? In England, a million dollars is worth only about £765,500. Of course, that would buy me a lot of old jigsaw puzzles, or chocolate biscuits … Continue reading

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Tom and his mates along with quite a few others

Who are your favorite artists? My title refers to Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven, who were painting in the early to middle part of the 20th century and were Canadian. (Go and have a look at some of … Continue reading

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Wake up!

What’s your #1 priority tomorrow? I suppose my first priority for tomorrow is to wake up and get up. Despite my advanced age I’m not much like many older people of my acquaintance who get up at the crack of … Continue reading

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