Monthly Archives: October 2024

When I went up to the land Sunday I expected the fall colors to be completely past. But there were still some brilliant trees. That was a pleasant surprise. Happy Halloween, everyone! October 31, 2924

I have a lot of things going on in my life, but I’m being careful to enjoy them and not feel rushed and overloaded. So I’m not making a commitment to spending time on drawing or playing with colors. On … Continue reading →

In her comment to yesterday’s post, Jean (Misadventures of Widowhood) said if I had one more animal I would have a collection. In fact, I have a menagerie. Lamb Chop loves the company. He was feeling lonely, and we couldn’t … Continue reading →

I love hugging and snuggling with Clancy and Pup. Does that count as a hobby? It doesn’t take long to do, but it awakens the little kid in me and makes me happy. October 28, 2024

hobby: something you do in your leisure time because you enjoy it. There are a lot of articles explaining the importance of having hobbies, how they can can be beneficial to our health. For instance, Having a hobby tied to … Continue reading →

October 26, 2024

One of the frozen pasta products we use a lot was on the recall list for listeria. I checked the one in our freezer and it was safe. So we weren’t surprised when the store didn’t have more on the … Continue reading →

October 24, 2024

That was a big problem for me when I was six, in first grade. My best friend, Jimmy Brookhouser, never had a problem. I still remember his picture of a couch with a cat on it. He was good. My … Continue reading →

In My Mother Was Crazy Penny Marshall says when she first went to school her teacher thought she was retarded. She didn’t respond when the teacher called her. Her mother wasn’t fazed by that. She wrote a note telling the … Continue reading →