R5 for January 11, 2015 –family celebrations, NRA, forgetfulness, slippers, pond

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Hell freezes over – My small pond froze over. You need to keep an area open so gases can escape or you will lose your fish. My bubbler, which should do the trick, was throwing the water too high. That … Continue reading

A public service message from the girls!

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“The girls” are posting today. This post isn’t for those of you who do not wear a bra. (More money for chocolate!) It’s for the rest of us who do. After being squished in the wrong size bra for eons, they … Continue reading

The boring basics with a twist

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Underwear doesn’t last forever. The elastic goes and the edges get frayed. For me underwear is the least exciting thing to buy. It’s like buying flour or replacing a water heater. Money out the door but no one notices. Today … Continue reading

The ladies of the circuit and techie me

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I go to a gym that is populated with very interesting older women. I always learn something. Most of the time it is of no value but it can be amusing! This morning the gym was empty. There was another person … Continue reading

R5 for January 4 — winter, sales, spring, project plans, robins

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  It’s really winter! – Our outside decorations are down. It’s grey and dreary. I always forget how drab and dark January can be. We haven’t had much snow (not complaining!) but the white stuff makes the drab prettier. Time to hunker down … Continue reading

Undecked and waxing philosophical

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Winter has settled in. The holiday decorations are down, packed and stored. It’s amazing how much faster they go down than they went up. It’s also amazing how dusty they get. There is a sadness about it yet I am … Continue reading

Holiday Eating Tips

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When I worked, the following list would circulate right before the company luncheon. It’s an oldie but it always makes me smile. Have a fun and safe New Year’s! Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table knows nothing … Continue reading

A near coup d’état! | For animal lovers

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coup d’état noun \ˌkü-(ˌ)dā-ˈtä, ˈkü-(ˌ)dā-ˌ, -də-\: a sudden attempt by a small group of people (or cats) to take over the government (or house) usually through violence (or naughty behavior) Recently I have been trying difference brands and kinds of … Continue reading