Monthly Archives: December 2014

Once again, the terrorists have won. Sony Pictures announced this week that after receiving threats, it would pull “The Interview” from theaters. Nate Silver estimates that the studio will lose out on around $100 million. The American people will lose … Continue reading →

I was going to write about something else last night, but Andy wanted help with the letter he was writing to our insurance company. So another couple of hours down the tubes. I should have known it was a dream … Continue reading →

Pope Francis has given hope to gays, unmarried couples and advocates of the Big Bang theory. Now, he has endeared himself to dog lovers, animal rights activists and vegans. During a weekly general audience at the Vatican last month, the … Continue reading →

Remember that health insurance issue — they mistakenly sent us a check, which we signed over to the provider — that both their email service and Customer Service Center say has been settled? We received another letter about it: Thank … Continue reading →

bikehikebabe says her neighbor found his driver’s license — it was in his wallet in his suitcase. I’m so relieved for him. I don’t know exactly when he’s leaving on his trip, but there wouldn’t be that much time to … Continue reading →

One of bikehikebabe’s neighbors is supposed to fly back east for Christmas, but he can’t find his driver’s license. And now in the U.S. you can’t fly without a valid identification card. bikehikebabe thinks his children took the license away … Continue reading →

It was a bright, sunny day down here yesterday, but below freezing, overcast, and windy up on the land. Andy had to clear four or five trees off the road going up, and another three new ones coming home. He … Continue reading →

I received an email the other day advertising this sabre.    The Authentic Laguiole Champagne Sabre. This is the authentic French champagne sabre, first used by Napoleon’s army to open champagne bottles in dramatic fashion when celebrating battle victories. Handmade … Continue reading →

Andy did indeed drill the hole in the right spot. He made it big enough for the condensate tubing plus two electrical cables. So now any liquid condensing in the exhaust duct for the refrigerator will drip into the funnel … Continue reading →

Headlines: File Under “How Dreadful!”: Duchess Kate Recycled A Dress For A Fancy Dinner Party Last Night —dlisted Kate Wears Jenny Packham Gown for a Third Time (and It’s Just as Pretty as Ever) —People Thrifty Kate strikes again: Pregnant … Continue reading →