Today is a big food day in the US. You get a holiday pass to gorge. No guilt allowed. We categorize food using the national food groups. We prefer to use colors. It’s much easier. I don’t know why the government didn’t … Continue reading
Comfort stuff, an easier way to handle stress
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Lately I’ve been in the mood for comfort stuff. You know…things that feel like mom. She always knew how to soothe me and pull me back from the abyss. Usually I turn to food – pasta, chocolate and mashed potatoes. … Continue reading
Random 5 for November 20 – Confidence, shopping, underwear, Christmas, odd sights
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I know I’m getting old – I saw two former co-workers this week while shopping at the mall. We talked while we all ate pizza. About the time when they were ready to leave, it occurred to me that I … Continue reading
Sassy cats — Morgan and friends
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What? There’s a chipmunk here! Can I play with it? Open the door!Here Chippie, Chippie, Chippie….I’ll be your friend. Let’s have lunch!Gotta see if my friend the chickadee is around.Hope you get to spend some time with your friends.
Retired people’s cycle of medical appointments
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I’ve just been through a bunch of medical appointments. All were normal and routine. There is nothing physically wrong with me. I don’t need prayers (at least for that) but any chocolate you want to send will be appreciated. My favorite … Continue reading
Ruminations on a vile election
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This election has been painful. It’s taken a while to process. This is not a political blog and I’ve avoided the topic but this is part of my therapy. Normal writing will resume shortly. It’s not about Republicans or Democrats. … Continue reading
Random 5 for November 13 – Mail order, appliances, cats, surgery, renovation project results
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Shipped or not? – I buy stuff on-line. Almost always I get an email that says it shipped. I ordered something last Sunday. Tuesday I received the email. As of today, it still hasn’t been “really shipped.” What’s that all … Continue reading
Sassy cats — Hanging around home!
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Concert time! Some cats are lucky enough to get sung to.Same sofa, different cat, no serenade. (Notice the sofa is cat colored!) Morgan is working to put a divot in the top of this sofa! Our cats hope you have … Continue reading
More odds and ends
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Voting — We voted mid-morning. Our local precinct is staffed with centenarians. At least they look and work at a speed that I think someone would at 100. Small things (like a dropped pencil) are huge issues taking considerable time … Continue reading
Random 5 for November 6 – Renovations, bloggers, bathrooms, controversy, Daylight Savings Time
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It’s done! – Mostly done. The new tile floor is in the half bath. It’s as awesome as I was hoping but not without glitches. Broken drill bits, multiple visits to the home center and other weird unplanned stuff happened … Continue reading
