Facepalm, Wildlife, Saving Energy & Money, Budget Travel, House Stuff


Both of my dogs have decided they need to guard me while I’m sleeping, and, really…what better way to do that than sleep right next to me. So next to me, in fact, that a couple of mornings I woke up and Rider’s head is laying on the pillow next to mine. I roll over … Continue reading Facepalm, Wildlife, Saving Energy & Money, Budget Travel, House Stuff

Brass Monkey Alert!!!, Working in the House, Frequent Flyers, Bombas, Music, Year-end Reviews, KC Memories


How could you NOT want a quality Australian Shepherd from Saddle Peak Aussies? Yep, if you are in this area you’d be well-advised to bring in the brass monkey that I am sure you all have sitting on your porch. It is going to be damn cold here this week, with -30° to -40° F … Continue reading Brass Monkey Alert!!!, Working in the House, Frequent Flyers, Bombas, Music, Year-end Reviews, KC Memories

Winter, Food, TV, Furnishings, Plumbing


Cold. Dreary. Grey. Let’s not forget depressing with all the dead-looking foliage. Welcome to winter in the Midwest. It looks like a cold week ahead. As I type this it is snowing - first one of the year here. I have gotten to hate snow…AAARRRGGHH! Glad I did laundry this morning and also glad that … Continue reading Winter, Food, TV, Furnishings, Plumbing

I Took a Drive Today…


Yep, it’s time to get out of the house for an adventure. I need it, the dogs need it…it’s been too long. I wanted to go somewhere yesterday but it was gray and gloomy plus it was the weekend and no crowds for me, thanks. I ended up sleeping a bit longer than I expected. … Continue reading I Took a Drive Today…

A Trip Through Memories


I’ve been pretty busy taking care of things around the house. I’ve actually gotten quite a few more things off my list this past week and I’m happy about that. I have not gotten much cooking done since I’ve been focusing more on the things outside that need fixed. I have plenty to eat without … Continue reading A Trip Through Memories