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

September 16th, 2022


September 10, 2012 was my very first post in this blog. There have been many awesome adventures and a lot of personal things posted here throughout the last ten years. I have shared many highs and lows, joy and some personal pain…you get the idea. Ten years ago today, September 16th, 2012, here’s where I … Continue reading September 16th, 2022

September 5th, 2022


Clouds…cool weather…a real need to get out of the house…all sound like good excuses for a road trip! Missouri has fantastic state parks This morning I loaded up the dog and we hit the road. We both needed to get out and get some walking in plus just a change of scenery was nice. Our … Continue reading September 5th, 2022

September 4th, 2022


It’s now come down to this. It’s happened before…it was bound to happen again. I am so ready to go back. I was getting through it for a while but it’s catching up with me now. I got out my Rick Steves’ Europe DVDs last night and started binge-watching travel videos. The fun continued tonight. … Continue reading September 4th, 2022

September 1st, 2022


Saw this awesome piece of home entertainment history in a thrift store; I have never seen one other than in pictures. Pretty sure it is not HD. It’s a Philco, which was a brand Ford Motor Company used to own and Ford cars were even equipped with Philco radios. While out and about getting a … Continue reading September 1st, 2022