Life in the Treasure Valley!

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Sunday, February 15, 2026

I Got The Greatest Valentines Gift, EVER!

I went to my daughter's yesterday to watch the men's USA hockey game. They got me a fantastic wind chime. My favorite licorice, Wiley Wallaby black licorice. It's Loaded with calories but aside from Tim's Chips it's the only junk food I eat. After the gifts they both said there will be an addition... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, February 13, 2026

Congratulations To My Son, Christopher!

Early this morning I got a text from my youngest son. Accompanying the text was a picture of a commerative coin. He was awarded the coin for excellence in emergency preparedness and homeland security. He took over the agency around 9 months ago. The agency had been in disarray for nearly 4 decades.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, February 12, 2026

Howdy From The Treasure Valley!

I'm still plugging away on my book. I don't have a time line so I don't feel rushed. When checking the poems today I realized I hadn't included one I had written for my oldest son. I didnt want to slight him so I just did a copy and paste! Big mistake because I resized the book. At first I was... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Editing, Editing, Editing And More Editing!

It is madness for me assembling the poetry book. I've read and reread the poems to make sure it is the right theme. I'm not totally convinced that all of them should stay. I will make the final cuts by Monday. Today I learned how to move and align my pictures. My goal is to enhance the perception by... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, February 10, 2026

The Olympics Provide Such Great Entertainment.

I am a huge hockey fan. I like pro and college. A few years ago my college was in the Frozen Four and made it to the finals but lost to Boston College. It was a fun time! The USA Women's Hockey team has played lights out! Team USA swept all four preliminary-round games by a combined score of 20-1.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, February 9, 2026

Work Day For Me, At The Salon, But Not Doing Salon Business!

My kids have been after me to publish a few of my poems. I have always liked my poems but never a desire to publish. I finally gave in and said I would put a book together and sell it on Amazon. The frustration associated with putting a book together is madness. I have made so many mistakes... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, February 8, 2026

Major Disappointment Today! Air Stagnation is Gone, But..

When I checked my weather app the air stagnation alert was lifted. I was hope the air quality would allow me to freshen up my house, but NO! The air quality index was 64 and in the poor range. So sad, it is worse today than most of the past 8 days. All I can do is hope for a good index tomorrow.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, February 7, 2026

Sunny Saturday For The Treasure Valley!

When it comes to jigsaw puzzles I have no discipline when it comes to stopping at a decent hour. I was up until 3 a.m. putting puzzle pieces in. I got a text from my daughter to let her know I was going to need a nap today, lol. They are picking up my TV today. Then she said to be sure I was awake... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, February 5, 2026

The Problems Associated With Amblyopia!

The Tigers lost their arbitration case. The decision was released today. They now have 70 million dollars wrapped up in 2 pitchers. All I can say is INSANE! Their opening day roster sits at 200 million. I don't know what the cap is for this year but I believe they will be under it and won't have to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Spring Traning Is Coming Soon! I'm Ready For Baseball!

My Tigers had their arbitration hearing today with Tarik Skubal. The sides are 13 million apart in the coming year contract. The Tigers offered 19 million for the year, his agent said 32 million. It the largest discrepancy in arbitration history. The decision will be announced tomorrow. Personally... Sign in to see full entry.

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