Sunday, April 16, 2017
Sylvan Surroundings Shrinking
"Unto this wood I came As to a nest; Dreaming that sylvan peace Offered the harrowed ease- Nature a soft release From men's unrest" ~ Thomas Hardy When I moved to this place years ago, it was surrounded by forested areas on every side, and huge old oaks stood on the grounds reaching to the skies...
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Friday, April 14, 2017
Now I've Heard Everything
I keep hearing it over and over and over again from Son #1, "I can't believe such a thing!" Listening to the news this morning he heard that now "they" (whoever they are) are passing out free condoms for pets. He can't get over picturing how a dog, or cat, owner could put such into use. He looks...
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Thursday, April 13, 2017
Well, That's A Relief
I was stymied. I was blocked from Blogit. I could not read anyone and I could not post blogs. It was rather stunning for a person who has been here since 2004. I sent an email to a couple of my long-time buddies since I had their addresses on my email contacts lists. Here is what I told them: "I...
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Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Who's Important Around Here?
Blogit writers all have the same opportunities, the same advantages, the same rules of engagement, the same payments per page readings of posts, etc. Why then do some members remain forever, it seems, number one in popularity rank, number one in amount of earnings, number one in Top Blog? Are they...
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Tuesday, April 11, 2017
I Wonder What I'll Find In Mine
Pre-washed (three times they say), packaged salad greens, so pretty, such a variety. So easy to use. So healthy on sandwiches or in salads. Everyone is using them. I'm just sure that's what they use in restaurants. But, easy is as easy does and a surprise often comes along with the radicchio,...
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