Fixing Stuff, Cooking Stuff, Moving Stuff


A few days back I decided to go downstairs to check on the basement during the rains to see if the basement was still dry. It was good to find a basement that is still dry. However…I found a different issue. There is no drain in the basement - only a pit in the floor … Continue reading Fixing Stuff, Cooking Stuff, Moving Stuff

Oh Man, Cooking


Lamb kofta on the coals Hibachi? Check. Lump charcoal? Check. Lighter? Check. Skewers and lamb mixture? Check and check. Appetite? CHECK! Today’s lunch turned out quite good for my first attempt at something like this. Lots of spices I have never used before went into this recipe but they certainly will be used again! I … Continue reading Oh Man, Cooking

A Little Clarification, Baaaa Humbug & More Food


With regards to my “splurge days”, it’s not like I’m on a cholesterol crawl all day. I may have a single donut or, like yesterday, one meal. I usually don’t eat a third meal on a splurge day to try and help cut down on sodium, fats & guilt. On these days it’s a special … Continue reading A Little Clarification, Baaaa Humbug & More Food

Achoo, Weather, My Dogs, Something New


Allergy season appears to be kicking in high gear. Watering, itchy eyes and lots of sneezing. I was hoping the rain would clear the air out but it’s not working out like that. I’d hate to think how bad it’d be without allergy meds. ————— The day started out rainy, then the rain gave way … Continue reading Achoo, Weather, My Dogs, Something New

Rain, Travel Shows, Kitchen & Cooking


Today the weather started out out being grey, fairly warm and humid, but then it became a lazy, rainy day. Along with the rain the cold front started to work it’s magic and the temps dropped. Early on there was talk of a chance of snow (boo) this evening but it wouldn’t amount to much. … Continue reading Rain, Travel Shows, Kitchen & Cooking