February 8th, 2021


It was a year ago today that I made my second trip to Europe with my two oldest girls, leaving Kansas City on a Saturday morning to go to Dublin, Ireland. I know my first trip over really was a complete assault on the senses - foreign country, different foods, languages, using public transit, plus … Continue reading February 8th, 2021

February 3rd, 2021


I have been receiving some things I bought at an online auction and a few other goodies. On Monday I got this week's HelloFresh box. I got beef bulgogi bowls, cheesy smothered mushroom chicken with mash and roasted carrots, and plant-based protein enchiladas rojas. I am not doing them every week so I can have … Continue reading February 3rd, 2021

January 22nd, 2021


What day is it? Other than Wednesday being trash day and the garbage was taken out, they are all the same anymore. A few days ago I got the parts to fix my truck so that was on today's to-do list since it looked to be a sunny day when I got up this morning. … Continue reading January 22nd, 2021

January 15th, 2021


It was a busy afternoon today. I got up this morning and it was time for coffee, then I got the dog out for a walk. He never seems to be in a rush to get out in the mornings so I am gonna caffeinate myself first. It seems odd that he doesn't wake up … Continue reading January 15th, 2021

January 5th, 2021


Welcome to my first post of the new year. Been fairly rainy around here lately, but I was able to get out and get some walking miles in during the clear moments between deluges. The dog about went nuts a few times; with the rain coming down it just was not walking weather so he … Continue reading January 5th, 2021