February 10th, 2021


We'll just see about that... AAARRGGHHHH. I now have a wheel bearing going bad on my truck so I cannot do much driving until I can get it fixed. It is too dangerous to go very far with this problem (like I just did yesterday) and it could cause a lot of damage on top … Continue reading February 10th, 2021

February 9th, 2021


Tonight's featured movie is "Groundhog Day". As if it is not enough that life imitates art right now, why not watch a movie about it. Yesterday I got the truck out for a road trip/test drive. I had to go pick up something anyway so the timing was good. I left the house and had … Continue reading February 9th, 2021

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