Even in triple digit weather, sometimes I feel the need to take on a task; today was one of those days. I hit the back yard about 11:30 this morning, but first things first, the necessities: a summertime, big, floppy hat, music via headphones; stout, leather gloves; and an N-95 mask (because yes, I'm allergic... Continue Reading →
What a sobering thought today! I saw something online about how if you're lucky enough to live that long, 80 is the average lifespan of a human. If that's the case, you only get 80 of each day of the year. So, if you're sixty-three years old like I am, you might only have seventeen... Continue Reading →
Who can define just how we should feel when we lose someone, or for that matter, for how long? A loss is a loss; some deal with it differently than others, only showing the tears or hurt or sadness behind closed doors. Others (like me), wear our pain out in the open, as if by... Continue Reading →
I have numerous siblings from my blended family, but I only hear from one, my older brother "T". I am respecting the right to privacy by my family and friends, so I'll use pseudonyms when talking about them, unless they have departed, so "T" will be my big brother here. This morning, T and I... Continue Reading →
Yesterday Hubbin found a marinade for venison and put it together, then marinated the venison steaks in it for twenty-four hours. Last night he grilled the marinated steaks and they were AMAZING! I give credit to Jessyca Sortillon for this recipe (thank you!). We added a bit more, but the basic recipe is hers. The... Continue Reading →
I've killed my squash plant. Well, *I* didn't kill it, aphids did. I kind of feel responsible though - I probably should have done more than throw water at it occasionally. I really thought it was just wilting from the triple digits we've been experiencing, but after the last rain which came down in buckets,... Continue Reading →
Somewhere in this week I lost a couple days. Looking back, I did not believe I'd been that busy but thinking about it, *sigh* yes, I have been. Easy to lose track of the days, I think, when I've got nowhere to be on any given day. A lot of busy work doesn't make it... Continue Reading →
It's almost midday now; I've watered the lawns and the garden, harvested another tomato and bell pepper, fixed breakfast, cleaned up the kitchen, handled a medical billing issue, and done a load of laundry. Now to deal with today's topic, Our Budget. Our finances are in lockdown. That means that we are not eating out... Continue Reading →
Today I'm tackling house issues. One of the problems with having been so independent for so long is that it makes it difficult to ask for help. But if I do, then the "What if's" set in. What if they don't do it the same way? What if they don't make it a priority? What... Continue Reading →
It seems as if my thoughts, my day, and my life could be reflected in a song, and today's song lyrics are no exception. "Monday morning, you gave me no warning, of what was to be...." Today will be about catching up on all the things I put off this weekend so that I could... Continue Reading →
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