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

WITAF?, Bracing for the Cold, (Not) Reality TV, House Stuff, Food (of course!)


I got out and about over the last few days, taking care of some things I needed to do last-minute. One day I got some cash from an ATM but needed change. I found a bank and went inside. I was in line and a lady came out from the back to help. I asked … Continue reading WITAF?, Bracing for the Cold, (Not) Reality TV, House Stuff, Food (of course!)

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

Major Score!, Insurance, Cooking, Pestle App, Brrrr


After my Levi’s blew out last week I needed to go through my stuff to find my other pants since I was suddenly down to basically one pair of everyday pants. Those pants are Riggs Ranger Pants - khaki cargo pants but made rugged for the outdoors. They are convenient with all the pockets and … Continue reading Major Score!, Insurance, Cooking, Pestle App, Brrrr

Bon Appétit!, Just Another Day, TV, Airline Tickets


A few pics from the morning Sundays have been my cooking days for a few years now and today was no different. My last grocery deliver had a 5 lb. package of boneless skinless, chicken thighs and I needed to do something with them. I looked up fajita recipes and found one that I had … Continue reading Bon Appétit!, Just Another Day, TV, Airline Tickets