Author Archives: mzannie

Boom Boom Boomerang

Posted on February 10, 2012

One of the reasons why downsizing is difficult at our very middle age is the dependent child.  He is not quite ready to be completely independent since he is in law school and not employed. I was married at his … Continue reading →

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Crazy about Quasar. Wave Good-Bye!

Posted on February 6, 2012

On Saturday, we said good-bye to our best appliance ever.  On January 4, 1986 at Friedmans in South Square Mall in Durham, North Carolina, we purchased our first microwave, the Quasar MQ7785YW with Insta-Matic and Variable Power.  It still works … Continue reading →

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Dreading Search for New Dentist

Posted on February 3, 2012

When I was in Chicago a week ago, I kept looking at dental offices around Roscoe Village and the Belmont corridor. There are probably ten different offices within easy walking distance of our condo. Today when I was driving home from … Continue reading →

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And so it begins …

Posted on February 2, 2012

Moving is never easy at any age. About a year ago, my husband and I purchased a 3 bedroom condominium in Chicago where he works. We have lived in Richmond, VA (actually Chesterfield County) for 22 years and are now … Continue reading →

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