This past Saturday evening was our first hosting of friends for 2025. Though is it more likely due to giving … More
Tag: writing
old dogs guide for whelps
A brief conversation I had with some high school kids one recent Saturday evening at the Target store might set … More
System Recovery
One of the laptops we use for work has been unusable for a couple months. However, there seems nothing physically wrong … More
doldrums
The dog days of summer are a strange time to get inspired to blog again. “Many people fear they might … More
blogger obstacle course
I have always hated obstacles to a goal. For nearly a month, it seems, l have been too distracted to … More
gulag
Memories of stale urine and Pine Sol offend my nose even now. Ten years later, I still avoid places where … More
Play dirty
I first employed the local cats. Then set Dexter on the fresh tunnels. Then traps. Then smoke bombs. And more than … More
mischief friday
The opportunity for doing mischief is found a hundred times a day, and of doing good once in a year. … More
Day 3 of the 3-day Challenge
Day 3 I have been nominated by Biff Sock Pow, my blogging friend to participate in a 3-day, “Quote a Day” … More