This gallery contains 1 photo.
There is a wonderful cleaning lady who comes to my house once a month. Yes, I know I’m retired and have all (see note) the time in the world to clean my own house but I deserve a luxury or … Continue reading
This gallery contains 1 photo.
After weeks of drought, we are getting a lot of rain. Temperatures dropped 25 degrees and it’s been raining pitchforks. Not complaining, we needed it but a nice warm steady rain would have worked too. Rain days are good to … Continue reading
This gallery contains 2 photos.
I read the daily newspaper. Yes, that’s as in “PAPER.” Not the on-line version. I enjoy some of the goofy stuff that doesn’t transition to the web version as well. One column I read faithfully is the Dear Amy column. … Continue reading
This gallery contains 1 photo.
Every spring the beloved husband and I walk around the yard and comment on what we need to do. Usually it’s add some mulch here; move some things around; and pull out straggly dead stuff. At this point the big … Continue reading
This gallery contains 3 photos.
Holiday weekends – When you are retired, holiday weekends no longer have the appeal they used to have (unless you are invited to a picnic). There are all these people clogging the roads and places I want to go. The … Continue reading
This gallery contains 2 photos.
It happened again. It’s that time of year. I was on my way somewhere and noticed that my clothes were accessorized with a pound of cat hair. A full pound. 14 carat cat hair. It was a mix of colors. … Continue reading
This gallery contains 2 photos.
This has been a busy week. No, I wasn’t out buying shoes (I wish!). After months of awful weather and a recovering thumb, I am finally able to do some outdoor work. Here are some observations from a few … Continue reading
This gallery contains 3 photos.
Starbucks – My favorite coffee retailer has come out with a new size for frappuccinos – mini. It’s 10 ounces. I have been begging them to make a 24 ounce size hot coffee. (Seriously, I’ve written them many times about … Continue reading
This gallery contains 2 photos.
Tuesday was to be a wonderful day. Weather was great. The beloved husband was coming home. It didn’t live up to its expectations. Not by a long shot. I woke up to an almost empty pond. A leak had siphoned most … Continue reading
This gallery contains 1 photo.
The beloved husband has been on a trip for five days. Since I’ve retired, this is the longest time we’ve been apart. Having spent the greater part of my life living on my own, I’m independent. I am comfortable in … Continue reading
