We found Jesus! Finally! Our Christmas decorations include an ornate nativity set which pre-teen Amanda and I scored at the old Brendles catalog store on the hill behind Crabtree Valley Mall many years ago. We visited the store on a busy December Saturday after spying that perfect gift in the glossy flyer stuffed in the […]
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Category: Humor
Life is serious business. and sometimes a little humor goes long way in oiling the stress and friction out. My humor is not for everyone but if the words being joy I am delighted.
Pushing Load Limits
Pushing load limits is a risk which can backfire. Our closets came with wire closet shelving sections mounted to angled support rods firmly fastened into sheetrock anchors. The entire system represents a challenge, like a game, where one adds items until the shelf collapses and the game ends. The home center offers handy brochures along […]
Olfactory Noise
I find olfactory noise offensive in many scenarios. Read on and see if you agree. Mood music invades our thoughts in most every venue including Lowes and Home Depot. Visit some homes and the conversation will compete with the sports broadcast or streaming music channel for the stage. Something about silence frightens people. We could […]
The New Location
Mom moved on to new location but her utilities remained connected. The death of a loved one brings mind-numbing grief to the family. Mix in the endless forms to complete, offices to visit, phone calls to make—I’ve been tempted to ride off into the sunset a time or two. And then I’ve met people like […]
Colonoscopy Cheekiness
Note: This blog is about the infamous colonoscopy. If frank discussions of medical procedures upset you, you may want to skip this post. Admitting that we’re aging can be a difficult confession, but there are some potential problems in the anatomy that can strike viciously with increasing years, like colon cancer. If your doctor is […]
Love is a verb
Guys. pay attention. Love is a verb. Americans have created an impressive host of bizarre and obscure holidays. With our access to the Internet the fog has cleared, and anyone may now discover such gems as Do A Grouch A Favor Day (February 16th) or No Brainer Day (February 27th). The ability of marketers and […]