Rehtional Thinking
Have you ever worn out a remote control?
I admit, I need people to watch television for me to make a living. I would like to think, though, that I am not a couch potato. I enjoy television, but I don’t think I watch a ton. Or do I? Just four years ago, I made the plunge and got a big screen HD [...]
Bat guano and mosquitoes
West Nile virus is a scary thing. I am sure mosquitoes have their place in nature and have some purpose besides biting people. While it seems that mosquitoes are in abundance this year, I haven’t noticed any on my outdoor deck. What I have found on my outdoor deck are little black droppings. Yes, I [...]
Moving in the rain
Rain and cool 70s or dry with sun and around 90? That was what I was thinking this weekend when I had to help my daughter move into her college apartment. The move was Saturday and it was cloudy with rain. The next day, when I saw some others moving, it was sunny and 90. [...]
Almond milk, it tastes nutty
I had a coupon, so I decided to give it a try. I love skim milk, but I have heard of all the alternatives, like soy and now almond. The coupon was for Silk Almond. I got the “original” which stated on the carton that it had less calories and more calcium than skim milk [...]
Spring time tomato planting season
It’s that time again…the time when I ask that question. Is it worth all the effort and cost to try to grow homegrown tomatoes? Since I do my tomato plants in pots on the deck, I don’t have to worry about turning the soil over and all the work involved in getting the soil ready [...]
French Onion Soup
Made some French onion soup last night. While enjoying it, I wondered what makes it French? The ingredients are butter, thinly sliced sweet onions, beef broth, water, and seasonings. Hey maybe it’s the croutons that are placed on the soup along with a slice of provolone cheese broiled. Is crouton a French word?….. Ah, I [...]
Baseball season starts
College basketball is over and now baseball gets geared up. If you don’t countJapangames the major league season starts up today and tomorrow. It’s a long season, by the time the playoffs start, football will be going into their second month of games. Baseball is a game that always takes me back to my childhood. [...]
Early spring growing season.
Our early spring, or maybe better stated “non-winter” has made our plants get up and get growing earlier this year. Just ask someone with allergies. Thankfully that is not me; but, I have had to cut my grass earlier than usual and it is growing like a weed. Speaking of which, I have a lot [...]
Add On Meat Grinder
My kitchen Aid Mixer does a yeoman’s job when it comes to mixing. But I have always been intrigued by the little flip cover up front where you can add attachments. Meanwhile I have read that to get the best tasting hamburgers, you should grind your own beef. So I decided to buy a meat [...]
March’s favorite things
March is here! March transitions us from winter to spring. I just bought the fertilizer for my yard and the grass will need its first cut of the season within a week or so. So as I get ready for all those outdoor chores, I wonder what my favorite thing about March is. It obviously [...]
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