As we are smack-dab in the middle of summer, and especially as we’re riding out the “Heat Dome” here in the States, using one’s stove is not a good idea. Searing some ahi tuna, on the other hand,…
Happy Birthday, Mr. Parrish!
Today is the birthday of one of my favorite artists: Maxfield Parrish. I don’t remember when I first became enamored of Mr. Parrish’s work, but I still have to catch my breath when I come across one…
Little Fonzies
The other day I was out and about and trying to stay alive. There was a heat on, and it was stifling. That wasn’t a problem, however, as I was mentally prepared for it. The challenge was dealing…
Hemo-What Now?
Yesterday I took the train to a local hospital to donate platelets. I’ve done this before and it’s a fascinating process. Unlike blood donations, the platelet donation process takes a couple of hours. Basically, one arm is hooked…
Monday, Monday
I don’t know about you, but I had a swell weekend. There was entertainment and food and laughter and imbibing and pool-time and well… It was just grand. On Sunday evening, Mister said something about how easy…
Spell-check, People!
The other day I was looking for a local business to print some photos from negatives. Now – before I get too deep, let me say that yes, I am someone who still has negatives from the…
Uh. What Day is This?
A few days ago, Mister and I were talking about “Amazon Prime Day.” Like you do. And he wondered aloud why the sale was held on July 12, as “12” is not a prime number. Our math-themed conversation…
House Lizard
Remember when I first saw this little dude? And then I told you how he’d gotten inside the house, despite my hopes to never see him again? Well, when last we spoke of Mr. Lizard, I…