It’s the last day of November, Sunday, and it’s Turkey Day at our house. If only for us. After last year’s meltdown (mine) and a fed-up husband (Todd) we decided to dine out for Thanksgiving this year and make ourselves somebody else’s problem. So free turkey remained in the fridge until this morning, when I … Continue reading Delivered Quietly
Where I’ve Been
Yard Sale, Bourbon, and Takeout
I swore I’d never do it again. However, recent motivations like downsizing and attempting a more minimalist approach to the homestead, not to mention a Netflix documentary – the name of which escapes me today – about where our trash goes, led me to filling a giant box with stuff that “no longer serves” us. … Continue reading Yard Sale, Bourbon, and Takeout
Pittsburgh Do-Over
The convertible saga continues… She remains at the garage getting her heart transplant (aka Coyote engine), and parts keep arriving on our doorstep, and Todd continues to peruse Facebook Marketplace as he always does and it’s almost always about cars Mustangs and car – things. Several weeks ago he showed me a pair of seats … Continue reading Pittsburgh Do-Over
I Don’t Have the Credentials
(10 minute read) Our lives have been incredibly busy over the last several weeks for multiple reasons including but not limited to me working in another office a couple of days a week (including my day off) and Todd working overtime on the convertible rebuild (remember – coyote engine). As such, I carry my day … Continue reading I Don’t Have the Credentials
Where I’ve Been – May Retrospective
First point of business: I recently “upgraded” to an iPhone. Todd has had one for a few years now, kept insisting I should switch, but just like changing my driver’s license from PA to Maryland I resisted all the way. That is to say, I resisted until it became necessary to do something about it. … Continue reading Where I’ve Been – May Retrospective
An Uncommon Day Out
My return from vacation was not uneventful. Neph was still here when we arrived and NGF (new girlfriend) arrived soon after. They stayed until sometime Saturday, during which time Neph learned that his 90-year-old grandmother had passed away. But, before we get to that, I would like to mention that he prepared some sort of … Continue reading An Uncommon Day Out
Ocean City, Again
Where have I been? There are at least three posts you missed. Wait! Don’t look back. They’re not there, because they’re still in here *taps side of head*. I’ll get them out eventually. Maybe. We just returned from the annual Maryland State Firefighters Association (MSFA) conference. I’ve been piggybacking on this work trip for the … Continue reading Ocean City, Again
The Bowler and the Shopper
Yeah, it’s tournament season. As in, BOWLING tournament. He had one last weekend in Lancaster at Dutch Lanes on Sunday. We left the house at 10:30 a.m. because he wanted plenty of time to drive and “assess” the “lane conditions” before it started … at 1:00. One should know that Lancaster is a mere 45-50 … Continue reading The Bowler and the Shopper
It’s the Little Things
Monday morning Todd had an appointment with a “Pain Management” doctor, the same practice where I had been several years ago after my car accident and my spine doc sent me there. I might have written about it (and forgive me for not checking if I did) since I was colossally pissed that they asked … Continue reading It’s the Little Things
Where I’ve Been – The Flower Show
I went to a place I haven’t been to in 35 years. The Philadelphia Flower Show. With my mom, the person who took me there in 1990. I haven’t really been into flowers and plants at any point in my life, as evidenced by the pitiable mélange of plant life on my front windowsill (their … Continue reading Where I’ve Been – The Flower Show
The Tara Chronicles 