Category: Grab Bag

Passing along some amazing pix

As anyone who’s read my blog knows, I really love sharing good photos with folks who come around. Wanting to share good photographic work is, by far, the biggest motivator for me when I’m putting together a new post. Usually it’s my work. Today… Continue Reading “Passing along some amazing pix”

Just a Real Quick Follow Up!

Just a quick follow up from that earlier post today about National Drink Wine Day here…  I did go with a Pinot Grigio. Yeah, it’s a cheap one. But I still get credit for commemorating this awesome day! I’ve never been the kind of… Continue Reading “Just a Real Quick Follow Up!”

Today is National Drink Wine Day!

I’ll bet most of you didn’t know. I’m happy to do my part to let you know about really important things like National Drink Wine Day. It’s what I do. You’re welcome! This evening, after work, I’ll do my part to celebrate this momentous… Continue Reading “Today is National Drink Wine Day!”

Bulldog had a ball baking bread!

I truly did. Baked this skillet bread back around the holidays and wanted to try it again. The only difference is a added 1/4 tsp of Fruit Fresh–basically ground up vitamin C–to help it “live” a day or two longer. A tip from a… Continue Reading “Bulldog had a ball baking bread!”

Bulldog has a serious Thin Mint addiction!

They got me! I tried walking real fast by their table, but one of them smiled at me! That’s some serious high-pressure marketing right there! Unfair! Yeah, it’s #GirlScoutCookie time, people! Support your local troop! #ThinMints!     Groggy and with chocolate on my… Continue Reading “Bulldog has a serious Thin Mint addiction!”

Author Ursula K. Le Guin Has Passed

As I read today’s news, I had to ask myself: was there a better American author in Fantasy or Science Fiction than Ursula K. Le Guin? With multiple Hugo and Nebula Awards and The Newbery Medal, what a literary legacy she left! This giant… Continue Reading “Author Ursula K. Le Guin Has Passed”

From the vault for National Squirrel Appreciation Day

I’m thinkin’ not too many folks know that today is “National Squirrel Appreciation Day!” Yes, that’s for real! In honor of the occasion, here’s a piece I wrote quite a long time ago for my first (now dormant) blog site; I ran it here… Continue Reading “From the vault for National Squirrel Appreciation Day”

Bulldog Was So Happy When He Realized

Well, you see, I was up a bit after midnight last night. Oops, that would be a bit after midnight this morning, to be more accurate. Up baking scratch cornbread muffins. And it made me so frickin’ happy when I realized that the shoe… Continue Reading “Bulldog Was So Happy When He Realized”

Going to Winn Dixie for Milk, Beer, Pepsi and a Baby Sitter!

I’ve just got to post today about a memory that came up recently for me; it’s about going through the super market with your kids–looking for babysitters. Our youngest had very curly, very red hair and people noticed him when we were out in… Continue Reading “Going to Winn Dixie for Milk, Beer, Pepsi and a Baby Sitter!”

You’ve GOT to Love Libraries, Folks!

Bulldog loves libraries. Has his whole life. If you’re reading this and you have a library card, good on you. If you don’t, today could be your day! It just so happens that September is “National Get a Library Card Month” and I can… Continue Reading “You’ve GOT to Love Libraries, Folks!”