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 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 15th, 2021


It was a busy afternoon today. I got up this morning and it was time for coffee, then I got the dog out for a walk. He never seems to be in a rush to get out in the mornings so I am gonna caffeinate myself first. It seems odd that he doesn't wake up … Continue reading January 15th, 2021

December 27th, 2020


I finally got a decent night's sleep last night and today is a slack day. Well, it started out to be one but I ended up rearranging the kitchen a little. I took out my toaster oven since I have both a toaster and a convection microwave. That freed upon some space so I put … Continue reading December 27th, 2020