A Trip to KC


I decided today to go take care of my errands. I had to return something to a store. After that I dropped off my heating sids to Costco to hopefully get the damn things working right again as well as picking up a few items. I then worked my way east towards Kansas City. I … Continue reading A Trip to KC

Oh Yeah, Outdoors, A Lazy Day, Shopping, KC Food,


My lasagna I made a pan of lasagna a few days ago and it turned out fantastic. It’s only the second time I’ve made lasagna and the first time I’ve used “no-cook” noodles. Some of the recipes I found said instead of adding water per the box directions that you can soak the noodles in … Continue reading Oh Yeah, Outdoors, A Lazy Day, Shopping, KC Food,

Food, Outside, Clean-up, Videos


I felt a little rough a few days back (not sleeping well) and did not get my toasted ravioli fixed. But, I got them made up yesterday! Toasted ravioli, made with Aldi’s Calabrian Pepper & Smoked Mozzarella ravioli and a side of Taste of the Hill pasta sauce for dipping This was so delicious and … Continue reading Food, Outside, Clean-up, Videos

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