Monday, March 2, 2015
My Way
“We are, all of us, creatures of habit, and when the seeming necessity for schooling ourselves in new ways ceases to exist, we fall naturally and easily into the manner and customs which long usage has implanted ineradicably within us.” ~ Edgar Rice Burroughs I have a certain cup/mug for coffee. I...
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Saturday, February 28, 2015
Surprise!
My new microwave arrived and was installed and the old one carried out in the carton in which the new one arrived. I didn't say anything to Son because he was so sweet and helpful about everything....but it is black--shiny black. It never occurred to me to talk to him about color before he went...
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Friday, February 27, 2015
Quasi-Experiment?
”This is my advice to people: Learn how to cook, try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless, and above all have fun” ~ Julia Child If ever there was anyone who could do strange things to good food, it is Son #3. He likes his own concoctions and Grandson Phil will eat almost anything, so...
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Thursday, February 26, 2015
Off Day Follow Up
I would say that no day is ever totally wasted, but for me, this one came pretty close to setting that record. Charlie Chaplin once said, "A day without laughter is a wasted day." I'm trying really hard to think whether I laughed at least once. I'm sure I must have, because I normally laugh a lot,...
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On Again/Off Again
Nearly 64 million recall notices were sent to car owners in 2014. It's too soon to say if 2015 will again be a big year for car recalls, but Son #3 has already had one. Today is the day he arranged for taking care of it. Yesterday he contacted me and asked if I could pick up Grandson Phil at the...
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