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

I Took a Drive Today…


Yep, it’s time to get out of the house for an adventure. I need it, the dogs need it…it’s been too long. I wanted to go somewhere yesterday but it was gray and gloomy plus it was the weekend and no crowds for me, thanks. I ended up sleeping a bit longer than I expected. … Continue reading I Took a Drive Today…

September 30th, 2022 – Road Trip! There’s trading posts, a fort, and some history


I decided to take a drive today and made a few stops along the way. It was a beautiful day so I figured it was a good day to explore and see some history. There is quite a lot of Civil War history to be found along the Kansas/Missouri border. I mentioned in a previous … Continue reading September 30th, 2022 – Road Trip! There’s trading posts, a fort, and some history

Posts Not Posting. Oh…and a Lake, a Wok, and some other stuff


I am not too sure what happened with scheduling my posts. I had one from a few days ago that never published and the one for yesterday did not publish until I forced it as well. Weird. I have been stopping into Dollar (.25) Tree for a few things lately. The reason is not the … Continue reading Posts Not Posting. Oh…and a Lake, a Wok, and some other stuff

September 18th, 2022


I took a drive yesterday after filling the tank (glad it’s cheaper!). I don’t know what is going on with my truck but I’m definitely not complaining. Listen closely to my tale of “WHOA!”. It seems as though the gas mileage on my truck has somehow increased. After the fan and A/C compressor were replaced … Continue reading September 18th, 2022