Life in the Treasure Valley!

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Sunday, December 14, 2025

The Weather In The Valley Is Tremendous! Love It!

The temperatures for the next 9 day vary from 47 to 60 degrees. Christmas day is going to be 36 degrees. I know others are experiencing cold temps and snow. I feel badly for y'all but I'm not going to complain. Jessica, Chris and I are exchanging gifts for 12 days of Christmas. The last few years I... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, December 13, 2025

DAWGS WIN, DAWGS WIN, DAWGS WIN!

I got the game wrong. It was the semifinals for NCAA Division II playoffs. My college won 49-17. It was total domination! The last 40 games they have gone 39-1. I think it qualifies as a dynasty especially when you factor in they have gone to the championship game for the 5th time in last eight... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, December 12, 2025

The Post Office Is Driving Me Nuts. It Never Ends.

Good news! My grandson's birthday card arrived yesterday. I got a text with a Pic from my son in the early evening. Then my daughter-in-law sent a video of him reading his card. He just turned 8 so it was special. My granddaughter asked for 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' lego set. I told her it... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, December 11, 2025

I Can't Believe In The Age Of AI, Tracking is still A Paying Proposition!

I knew my grandson's birthday card was going to require additional postage. I've been down that road before. My daughter's card was in the same situation. The first thing was the cards were to thick to send through the automated sorting. The fee for that was 49 cents per card. The second thing was... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025

It's Hump Day For Those Who Work Weekday Jobs!

I remember when I worked that Wednesday was a great day. Half way through the week. Yahoo! Today, hump day, is a bit different. As you know my daughter lost her father back in March. Today is his birthday. She decided to take the day off. Her husband did as well. I'll be going to their house later... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Tuesday, A Great Day For Something New! Change Is Great!

I'm getting ready to have my annual evaluations. I get a physical in December every year. My physicals have been good each year since I began walking 10,000 steps each day with a secondary goal of 4 1/2 miles as well. I am unable to get much of a stride going since I walk inside my house. I'm not... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, December 8, 2025

Monday, Monday, Monday! The Start Of A New Week.

I was doing a little reflecting whole wrapping presents this morning. I always enjoyed getting to work early on Mondays. It sets up the rest of the week. I remember colleagues coming in to the teacher's lounge complaining that it was Monday, already! In my opinion they missed a golden opportunity to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, December 7, 2025

Wrapping, Returns, Exchanges! When Will It End!

○●□■○●□■○●□■○●□■○●□■○●□■○●□○●□■○●□■○● I started wrapped gifts to send to Michigan when I noticed the alarm clock fashioned to look like a game controller had torn edges at the top. The protective film had been removed and poorly replaced. So I had to request a replacement. The supposed outfit I... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, December 6, 2025

Big Weekend for Boise State! It's Great To Be A Fan!

♤ ♡◇♧♤♡◇♧♤♡◇♧♤♡◇♧♤♡◇♧♤♡◇♧♤♡◇♧ The Boise State Broncos played a fantastic game last night. They won the championship 🏆 game by a score of 38-21. UNLV came close at one point with BSU holding a 7 point lead (28-21), then BSU scored 10 unanswered point to wrap it up. I must admit I was nervous for a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, December 5, 2025

Big Game In Boise Tonight. Mountain West Championship!

Boise State University faces UNLV (University of Nevada @ Las Vegas in the Mountain West Conference Championship game. This is the final game for Boise in the Mt. West Conference. Next year they move to the revamped Pack 12 conference. My opinion is that it's not the conference it once was but on... Sign in to see full entry.

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