Random 5 for March 16, 2025 – Information sources, mismatches, Amazon, bad advice, bugs

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YouTube versus Google – When I’m looking for information, those are my “go to” sources. I rarely bother with owner’s manuals (if there is one). Lately if it’s instructional or operational information I’m seeking, YouTube is my first choice. I … Continue reading

Living a Saturday Night Live Skit or is it a nightmare?

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This saga started last December, before Christmas. We have a heat pump. It’s less than three years old. Contractor grade (lower level) systems last between 10 and 12 years. The one in our new house was 12 years old, louder … Continue reading

Random 5 for November 27, 2022 – Deer, inflatables, friends, pizza, decorations

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Rudolph, party of six! – I drive through a wooded area of a golf course on my way to Starbucks every day. I see lots of deer crossing the road. They don’t look before they cross so I creep along. … Continue reading

Random 3 for July 10, 2022 – Customer service, energy, memories

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I’m shortening it up today! Not a lot going on around here that’s worth noting and see second item. Time I’ll never get back – My email went wonky this week. I couldn’t access it on any device so that … Continue reading

Hey yo! Saturday Night Live!

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Or the saga of the incorrect order Listen up! This post takes concentration! One of my favorite stores was offering a sale on hair color. It was an on-line thing. They don’t carry the brand in the store. They were … Continue reading

Christmas ruminations from a curmudgeon

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The holiday is over but lingering good will is floating around. At least for a while. Christmas isn’t my favorite holiday. It was when I was a kid. Two weeks off from school and presents. Throw in a snowstorm and … Continue reading

Random 5 for May 13 – Mom, interest, customer service, getting ignored, vaginas

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Happy Mother’s Day Mom – My Mom was a hoot and a half. She traveled to Hawaii once. She didn’t return on her scheduled flight nor did she call. I thought the worse. Here is a link to that saga! … Continue reading