R5 November 9 – Christmas, birthdays, crazy or preoccupied? Mexican food

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It’s getting to be a common occurrence – I make my phone calls at my desk. There is a phone and a TV remote there. Lately I find myself trying to make phone calls on the TV remote. It doesn’t … Continue reading

Random five for November 2 – Grandkids, cats, election ads and more

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Say what? – Despite the fact that I get positive comments on my random five postings, it has lower readership than my other equally inane posts. Perhaps the title isn’t search-friendly or maybe I don’t understand something. Today I have … Continue reading

Random five for October 26

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Grand news – My 8-year-old granddaughter got her braces taken off. She may need some retainer-like device for a while in her early teens but all the discomfort and extra care is over. It’s wonderful that kids can get their … Continue reading

Random five for October 19

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That spidey sense — I don’t have a fear of spiders. I usually rehome them outdoors when I find them except for the shower. Perhaps it’s my nakedness but spiders and me in the shower with the door closed can … Continue reading

Random five for October 12

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The spuds girl – I always buy redskin potatoes. I like them best. They are waxy and retain their shape. Best of all they aren’t dry. Our local store had a really good sale on russets. Russets are supposedly best for … Continue reading

Random five for October 5

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Call papa bear – Maybe you have seen those ads with Peyton Manning in his new Buick using the voice recognition system. Mine doesn’t work like his. In fact, mine doesn’t always work. I long for the days when I … Continue reading

Random Five for September 28

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Hallelujah! It’s done, it’s done! — The pond project is complete. The water went back in the same day but I had to keep the fish in the holding tank overnight. My back isn’t speaking to me. Wait until it … Continue reading