Musings of an adventurous empty nest mom on everything under the sun.
Capture one silverfish in a clear plastic bowl and put the bowl on the floor next to your cat. Periodically nudge the bowl to get the silverfish to scamper around. Your cat will be thoroughly entertained. She may even eventually figure out that she doesn't have to sniff the bug through the plastic barrier. Or... Continue Reading →
I can't believe I gave up my crackberry! But I had to get an iPhone once the new ones came out. So now I am testing the wordpress app. Will this post? Let's see!!
OK, other than being generally funny as always, see if you can figure out why the boy and I squealed while watching this. We had to rewind and play it again to hear what was said we were laughing so much 🙂 Another barrier broken indeed! Magic moment around 3:18. more about "Interim Presidents |... Continue Reading →
When it's quiet in the house (such as the last 6 weeks) - you seek out things to do and people to visit because you want the time to pass quickly - and heck - you can get your quiet anytime right? Suuure. When it's a combination month end/year end time at work (August is... Continue Reading →
You all know the drill right? Get off the plane, get his football equipment, get his haircut and let the second half of summer begin: I made him work right away at the football shed after getting his own equipment for a few hours, then got his head shaved and then went to see Harry... Continue Reading →
72 hours In that time I will work for at least 27 hours. I already spent an hour cleaning the house and doing laundry tonight (my one night at home). I'll spend a couple of hours tomorrow night with Jill hiking at Cowles mtn after work. (Yes, AFTER work since it will be hot!) I'll... Continue Reading →
A recent story that's received PLENTY of nationl attention already kind of hit home to me. I guess it's being referred to now as Gates-gate since it's the story of the arrest of Harvard Law professor Henry Louis Gates at his own home thanks to a series of unusual circumstances. I've read several accounts and... Continue Reading →
Yeah, I dug up an older photo but I just love that grin on his face as he holds up 10 fingers to tell you how old he is on his birthday! But hey - take note of the helmet. And shoulder pads. And chin strap. And white pants with pads in them. Hmmmm...no mouth... Continue Reading →
I had to deposit some cash into my savings account this morning so I used the Wells Fargo ATM in my grocery store on the way in to work. There are two machines there and another gentleman was finishing up his transaction as I started looking around for deposit envelopes. And looking. And looking. And..where... Continue Reading →
As I slowly return to reality post-concert, it occurred to me that I need to rant a bit about something I kind of glossed over in my long concert review. This concerns concert etiquette. Here are some things that are sure to set me off if you are around me at a concert: Drinking Eating... Continue Reading →
Trees & Flowers & Birds! 