Monthly Archives: February 2026

With all the cruelty and nastiness going on in the world is it frivolous to play? Kurt Vonnegut would say it’s feeding our soul — is that too self-centered/selfish? Hugh Prather asked this question years ago in his How to … Continue reading →

I read that question in a blog recently (sorry, I tried to find it again but didn’t have any luck). That was easy for me to answer — it’s curiosity. As I’ve said, my mantra starts with, Stay curious and … Continue reading →

I always go to our doctor’s web portal when either Andy or I have lab tests. And the last time I looked his up, for some reason I checked to verify my September 28 appointment for my next physical. It … Continue reading →

    Jury Duty Update: I phoned our doctor’s office yesterday and asked that she write a letter to get him excused. They phoned back later and said it’s waiting for him to pick it up — presumably he will … Continue reading →

This reminds me of Zoe. She does like to have her voice heard. February 4, 2026

Andy has been summoned for local jury duty, by postcard: Apparently if person doesn’t have access to the internet they can phone and get help, but unlike the process for me when I was summoned for federal jury duty, 1) … Continue reading →

For higher resolution, click on the picture. Do you think pig has the right idea about success, that it’s the ability to enjoy your day? It works for me. It reminds me of The secret of happiness is to ask … Continue reading →

I feel the opposite of the woman in the cartoon — I have trouble believing it’s already the end of January. And that (meteorological) winter is two-thirds over, and that tomorrow is Groundhog Day already. What about you? Does time … Continue reading →