Personal Life

Having had brief periods of icky health (surgery recovery, that kind of thing) I often think about how lucky I am to be well.  …

Be Grateful TodayRead More »

Home Hardware’s website does not allow a person to leave a comment about a product.  So yesterday I went to the exact store where I bought the original product and spoke to the Manager/Owner who was very nice and informative.   …

The Last Word on the Entryway Project That Never EndsRead More »

I mentioned that I had to redo the coating on the entry steps.  They’re still roped off with orange “do not pass” tape because I put a second coat of paint on yesterday afternoon before my friend Kerry arrived to help me rip out the useless grapevines out back.  …

Stupid Stone!Read More »

A few weeks ago I wrote about a book that shifted the way I look at food.  I knew I’d put on 25 lbs in the past couple of years but I also knew that I would have to have a real shift in attitude before I could concentrate on losing them. …

Updates: The Food Thing and Other ThingsRead More »

I wanted to peek into the window of a new furniture store in town so that’s what we did.  But something looked a little strange.  The beautiful layout was marred by an overturned lamp.  That’s when I noticed a side window was smashed in and there was broken glass all over the pavement.  …

Tykes on BikesRead More »

The caution tape is down and the refurbished steps are finished.  And while they’re quite okay, they didn’t turn out the way the product promised they would.  …

Stepping Stones: The SequelRead More »

My Aunt Alice found one photo that includes the previously mentioned vehicle known as Nadrofsky.  …

The Real Nadrofsky!Read More »

Nadrofsky?  What the heck is that? …

Memories of NadrofskyRead More »

This will probably become a House Proud column at some point but for now it’s a work in progress.  …

Stepping StonesRead More »

Last night over dinner with friends, talk turned to bees.  …

As Quick as a Finger SnapRead More »