This morning, on my way to the bus, I was approached by an unleashed dog.  Some sort of bulldog mix, probably about 50 pounds.  Collar, no tags ( Read more... )

( I've greatly enjoyed Fest this year. )

Memory is a tricky and stubbon thing.  I've had many compliments about my lovely new dress this year from crafters who see me every year.  This is the same dress I've been wearing for six years, and will be demoting to rain dress for next year (to be worn only on rainy days ( Read more... )

Fest today was lovely, except for one thing: My violin had a critial failure right about noon ( Read more... )

And Fest starts tomorrow.  Am I ready?  Kinda sorta maybe ( Read more... )

This morning, I bought the Nissa Versa HB I test drove last week.  White, automatic transmission, less than 10K miles on it, prior owner lived in California (thank you CarFax).  It's still under factory warranty for another year, and I added an extended warranty.  I got a very good rate on the loan  - of the three loans I have, mortgage, student, ( Read more... )

My work reward trip to California ended up corresponding to a visit from Mom.  She came out for her 50 year college reunion, and took advantage of it to see a lot of her friends who still live in the area.  Since I didn't need my car, I let her use it to get around Minnesota ( Read more... )

I really wanted to get a couple hours of yardwork done today.  I knew it was going to be a scorcher, so I got up early.  Still, it was a lost cause by 9 AM - 92 in my back yard and climbing.  A quick shower while my coffee brewed, and then I decided I'd better do some laundry.  It's also cooler and drier in the basement.  Out of reflex, I did a ( Read more... )

The fridge was not cool enough again yesterday.  This time I put a thermometer is, and yes, it is running about ten degrees warmer than it should.  The frost is also building back up ( Read more... )

The food in the fridge isn't quite cool enough.  It's still running, and the freezer is staying frozen, so the compressor must still be working ( Read more... )