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I post new content every second week or so — usually nothing too serious; and often downright silly. I figure life is short, so we might as well laugh when we can. 🙂
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Army-Surplus Smarties®
Since I’ve been getting *ahem* older, I’ve been trying to avoid stereotypical ‘Oldster’ thought-patterns. It’s been an uphill battle, but I’m still holding my own. (Digression: The expression ‘holding my own’ always makes me snicker. Holding my own what, exactly?) (Wait, isn’t rambling a sign of Oldster Brain? Uh-oh.) Anyhow, despite my best efforts, I…
’Zon-derwear
We live almost an hour away from the nearest city, so when we can’t find what we need in the local small-town stores, we order from Amazon. Their delivery service is usually fast, cheap, and trouble-free. Until last week. I was expecting a package containing a watch band, a walking foot for my sewing machine…
Snow Warning
I grew up in Manitoba, where twelve-foot snowbanks and frigid temperatures were considered nothing more than a worthy challenge. But here on Vancouver Island, businesses shut down and chaos reigns if a few snowflakes flutter down. Last week my physiotherapy appointment was cancelled because of a few inches of snow. I was on the verge…
I’m Not Stoned (Much)
Many thanks to everyone who’s dropped me a line to see why I haven’t posted lately — I appreciate your support and concern! The last couple of months have been… interesting. I’ve been struggling with dizziness and nausea that really take the fun out of computer work, so I’ve been snarfing anti-nausea pills, anti-vertigo pills,…
The Shortbread Grinch
Happy New Year, everyone! I hope you made it through the holiday season unscathed and un-stranded by crazy weather. I’m still recovering from the lingering side-effects of my COVID booster (or something; who knows), so we spent a quiet December. Good food, good medical care, and visits with family left me feeling immensely grateful. However……
Vampire Teeth
I realize Halloween is long over and Christmas is only a couple of weeks away. It’s hardly the traditional time to bring up vampirism, but this is something I just have to ask: What the hell is wrong with my teeth?!? They look normal to me. I’ve never glanced in the mirror and recoiled at…
The Whole Fan-damly
It seems like only a few years ago I had to show ID to prove I was old enough to buy liquor. Now, suddenly, I have to show ID to prove I’m too young to qualify for a Senior’s Discount. I miss being young. I miss the absolute conviction that I’m smarter than any old…
Pop.
The other day my friend Swamp Butt mentioned that one of her co-workers had guessed her age at nearly twenty years younger than she actually is. “Must be nice,” said I. “Nobody has ever said anything like that to me.” But Swamp Butt was blessed with superb genes passed down from her father, who lived…
Revealing!
A while ago on Facebook, I was grumbling about stubborn characters who refuse to do what I want. I promised to explain who was giving me trouble and why, after Book 17 was released. But meanwhile, here’s a teaser: I’ll reveal the culprit and the “conversation” we had; and I bet you’ll recognize the situation…
Rubber Chicken
I’ve had a love/hate relationship with rubber chicken for most of my adult life. (And after re-reading that sentence, I’d like to clarify that ‘rubber chicken’ is not a euphemism for anything unmentionable. Just sayin’.) It all started (as so many things do) with my friend Swamp Butt. I can’t remember the circumstances exactly, but…
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