Author Archives: Jean

I was delighted when I came across this quote yesterday, It is a help towards sanity and calm judgment to acquire the habit of seeing contemporary events in their historical setting, and of imagining them as they will appear when … Continue reading →

The snow has melted enough that Andy found his lost phone… it still turns on and seems to be fine. We’ll keep it as a spare instead of switching back to it, but it’s nice to know where it was. … Continue reading →

November 23, 2024

We brought our first daughter home a couple days ago and our dogs have been in love ever since. They just sit and watch her from a distance and come herd family into the room when she starts crying. This … Continue reading →

I’m not sure who sent me this link to find out what Charlie Brown character I was, but I was curious so tried it. It said I was Marcie. I’m actually on the borderline of introvert and extrovert, but I … Continue reading →

I often get emails from American Science and Surplus, which I usually delete without opening. I could have them take me off their mailing list, but occasionally it’s fun to look. Yesterday the subject line was Hurry! Reindeer Toilets Only … Continue reading →

Kurt Vonnegut wrote this in memory of his friend Joseph Heller: True story, Word of Honor: Joseph Heller, an important and funny writer now dead, and I were at a party given by a billionaire on Shelter Island. I said, … Continue reading →

A few months ago I thought of two books that had a huge influence on me when I was younger. So I decided to check the internet to see if I could find them. I didn’t have any luck with … Continue reading →

When Andy ordered his new phone they said they no longer sold the old model. He said he wanted one with big buttons and they said the buttons on the new one were even bigger than the ones on his … Continue reading →

About 200 years ago George Sand wrote, Guard well that treasure within yourself, kindness. I like that. For most of us it takes awareness to be kind. It’s so easy when we get stressed to take our feelings out on … Continue reading →