Over the hot, hot summer, my grandson and I spent many happy hours building with – you know those little multi-colored plastic bricks that snap together? For simplicity (and trademark) sake, let’s call them Llegos. My grandson is a champion constructor. He was gifted several Llego sets for his birthday and Christmas and put them together with amazing speed, and I was … [Read more...]
Murphy’s Law: It’s All In The Cards
I miss going back to school. I do. Making a fresh start every single year? New teacher, new classmates, new notebooks and pens. I loved it.I also miss being presented with a detailed list of elements that, faithfully executed, would bring me directly to success. It was like having an ironclad contract. Yes, some teachers broke the contract and threw in pop … [Read more...]
Made In The Shade
I am writing this on what I’m hoping will be the hottest day of the year. It seems wasteful to actually try to fry an egg on the sidewalk, but I bet I could.A sensible person would just stay inside, but alas, my constant Battle of the Pudge (gotta fit into my jeans) overrides this directive, and I head outside to take a walk. It’s still early, and even … [Read more...]
Murphy’s Law: Auto Instability
I just bought a new car. I know it wasn’t a smart time financially, but my old car was eight years old and was beginning to be a bit dodgy. This is the first time I ever set out of buy a car by myself, but I knew exactly what I wanted: my old car, but a hybrid. Familiar yet environmentally responsible. It was a win/win. I signed the papers and drove … [Read more...]
Murphry’s Law: A Full Volume Blessing
My dog has no volume control. I know this because Dave has had a lot to say lately, all at full voice. The electricians were here and the sprinkler repair people. These are rare occurrences, and I expected a little doggie feedback, but even on uneventful days, Dave adds continual commentary. UPS truck alert or simply a nudge that he needs to go outside, everything is done at … [Read more...]