Monthly Archives: September 2021

She generally gave herself very good advice (though she very seldom followed it). — Lewis Carroll Have you ever given yourself good advice? Did you follow it? Has anyone ever given you advice that you’re grateful for? Has anyone ever … Continue reading →

September 29, 2021

September 28, 2021

Bad luck in small doses can cast a glittering light on the rest of life. — Ann Patchett Does this quote make any sense to you? Do you think a certain amount of adversity makes us appreciate things more? September … Continue reading →

I tried several times yesterday to get a good telephoto shot of the gazing ball. Interestingly enough, the best one was when I couldn’t see the ball without the binoculars. This is the view of the gazing ball area taken … Continue reading →

People asked what the mattress is. Its a Sealy Atwater Village Hybrid, full size. Kaitlin found the description: Get the comfort you want and the support you need with the Sealy Atwater Village hybrid firm twin mattress. It combines the … Continue reading →

One day when John Quincy Adams was 80 years old (younger than I am now) a friend saw him on the streets of Boston and cheerfully asked, How is John Quincy Adams? Adams’s eyes twinkled and he answered, John Quincy … Continue reading →

Andy ordered it from a Santa Fe store on August 14 with the understanding they would deliver it up to the house and put it together. It took a few weeks for them to get it, then the problem was … Continue reading →

In her comment to yesterday’s post Sharon said her husband agrees with Twain. … my hubby lives his life this way. he eats 2 eggs, 2 sausage, 2 toasts every day of his life and said if he can’t be … Continue reading →

Did you wonder what Mark Twain meant by this quote? You can’t reach old age by another man’s road, my habits protect my life but they would assassinate you. —Mark Twain Jean at The Misadventures of Widowhood found the answer: … Continue reading →