This post has nothing to do with: The Bank of England, Euros, Brexit, Russians, Global Warming, or the phenomena that is Enrique Iglesias. No, this is about possibly props from a science fiction movie that failed to happen. Or a benefit from a retirement home that no one really wanted. Or a way to ease the pain of your child’s first goldfish death. Continue reading
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Post 346: Tiger, Tiger, Freezing Here.
If a refrigerator no longer keeps things cold, shouldn’t we call it a pantry? If a stove no longer heats up food, doesn’t that make it a pot and pan storage system? If a washer doesn’t and a dryer can’t, why aren’t they called planters or lawn ornaments? Continue reading
Post 338: Nothing Left to Lose
The venerable NinjaChow submitted this amazing offer. It won’t last long! Great location, close to schools and shopping. And it’s FREE! Continue reading
Post 336: Rust Bucket List
Project cars can be loads of fun. Picking out all period interior upholstery and exterior paint colors with details, trading for mirrors and engine parts, getting a good deal on a transmission. Woo-hoo! Continue reading
Post 323: Gong Hey Fat Choy!
Today is New Year’s Eve in many Asian countries. Tomorrow begins the Year of the Rooster, which is so appropriate for our current American administration. And yes, Sparky has found a way to make money off of the holiday in spite of not having the correct zodiac sign for the current year. Continue reading
Post 313: Well, That Escalated Quickly
The season of Peace and Love and Light is behind us now. Our family and friends are returning to the places from whence they came. The fruit cake is stealthily being sent to food drives in Namibia. And Grandma had picked out the dress she wants to wear to her oldest granddaughter’s wedding in June. Continue reading
Post 308: Manger Manager
A friend of mine always quibbled with his mother about snow falling on the family nativity set. To get back at her, he started putting tiny penguins around to worship the baby Jesus. I’m thinking something like that happened here. Continue reading
