“Now, here, you see, it takes all the running you can do, to keep in the same place. If you want to get somewhere else, you must run at least twice as fast as that!” ~ Through the Looking-Glass It’s been so busy and chaotic lately for many of us…feels like everything takes more effort than before for a variety of reasons. And trying to … Continue reading And now what?
We have been told that new technologies are helping companies serve customers better, but is that actually the case? Here is some evidence from the past week… Example 1: Place order online for a set of two items. Receive one item. Go to website to find out when the next item will arrive. See the order is marked “delivered” even though the delivery picture clearly … Continue reading Is It Really Better?
In Misery, novelist Paul Sheldon has a ritual when he finishes a book: he drinks champagne and uses one match to light one cigarette. (Not that I’m suggesting it’s healthy or anything. It’s just what he does.) Interestingly, at a crucial moment in the story, this ritual will make something else possible during his time with Annie Wilkes, so it serves more than one purpose in … Continue reading Finishing a Project in Style
Currently, I’m recovering from a total knee replacement. Comes with a bit of downtime afterwards, and it was quite a surprise to discover that I quickly ran into a wall regarding new things to watch. Nothing seemed interesting somehow…I’d start watching something and then stop after 10 minutes. This may have been due to the pain; I just wanted to lose myself in something soothing. … Continue reading Looking Backwards
We have been focused on replacing our old kitchen things and bringing in more healthy options. Bye forever, nonstick pans and other culprits! Once we cleaned out the cupboards, we turned our attention to the products we are using too, right down to the dishwasher detergent. We’ve used the same thing for decades—a brand that has been popular since we were young. It was okay … Continue reading How Very Goldilocks
We’ve planted gardens in the past—usually perennial flowers that come back year after year. We had this one rock garden that made me so happy every spring, the way that the flowers just magically appeared when it was time. I still miss it. We have also had vegetable gardens that flourished. We didn’t do much besides plant the seeds and install a drip line. (Since … Continue reading Garden Dreams
Given the state of everything, I wanted to make a little space for sharing community and uplifting spirits. So you are hereby invited to a Virtual Potluck, right this very moment! I’ve already set the table and turned on the music. Now it’s up to us. What is a go-to recipe that you make whenever you’re invited somewhere? Please share it now, if you … Continue reading You’re Invited
In honor of the wonderful and beloved Catherine O’Hara. From Delia Deetz to Moira Rose and everyone in between…what a sublime collection of unique, hilarious, and unforgettable characters she created! What are your favorite performances or moments, if you feel like sharing? Here are some of mine: Schitt’s Creek: Moira Rose filming the winery commercial, the way she takes her role in “The Crows Have … Continue reading In Honor of Catherine
It’s that time of year, and I know everyone is busy getting ready for hosting or traveling or kicking back, so I’ll keep this short. What are some of your memories (or traditions) from around this time of year? A few from long ago and far away: Participating in the town turkey trot. Always felt rejuvenating to run down the twisty roads amidst the spectacular … Continue reading May we interest you in a flashback?
Fall is officially the coziest season, in my book. Yes, there’s winter. You could argue for it, and that’s fine. They are both cozy in their own way. But I absolutely adore how a cool, crisp autumn serves as a most welcome transition from the blazingly hot summer months. So rejuvenating to the body and spirit! Anyway, here are some of my favorite Cozy Things: … Continue reading The Coziest Season
So I just spent the better part of an evening looking for a form to submit feedback to a very large company. Surprisingly, this is not a new scenario. You’d think that the bigger the company, the more important it is to have a way for your customers to provide feedback. Even if Le Company does not care what we all think, it should at … Continue reading Ideas Welcome
We must have been the last people in the world to hear that nonstick pans are not so great for you. And we had the same ones since we got married; even if they weren’t all scraped to heck (they were), they were way past the 10-year deadline for use. Oops! So we decided to take the leap/plunge/bait and trade our old faithfuls for stainless … Continue reading Never Too Late
