February 8th, 2021


It was a year ago today that I made my second trip to Europe with my two oldest girls, leaving Kansas City on a Saturday morning to go to Dublin, Ireland. I know my first trip over really was a complete assault on the senses - foreign country, different foods, languages, using public transit, plus … Continue reading February 8th, 2021

February 7th, 2021


Yep...it was a good weekend. Got some things accomplished. Yesterday I woke up, had a shot of espresso and a cup of coffee, and said "I need to cook". So I cooked. I got to try out my new (to me) Le Creuset stockpot and made what ended up being a huge pot of pasta...MUCH … Continue reading February 7th, 2021

February 3rd, 2021


I have been receiving some things I bought at an online auction and a few other goodies. On Monday I got this week's HelloFresh box. I got beef bulgogi bowls, cheesy smothered mushroom chicken with mash and roasted carrots, and plant-based protein enchiladas rojas. I am not doing them every week so I can have … Continue reading February 3rd, 2021

January 25th, 2021


I had to buy a stick vac to clean my house. I do have a broom but it just doesn't work on the rug that well. I guess the one I have in storage in MT will get sold and hopefully I can get rid of a few other things as well so I don't … Continue reading January 25th, 2021

January 22nd, 2021


What day is it? Other than Wednesday being trash day and the garbage was taken out, they are all the same anymore. A few days ago I got the parts to fix my truck so that was on today's to-do list since it looked to be a sunny day when I got up this morning. … Continue reading January 22nd, 2021