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December 21, 2022
One-Liner Wednesday: Not Just Men, But In This Case, Yes
Someone was complaining (this is in real life, but identities are shrouded in mystery to protect anyone concerned and, ultimately, me…. I lost my place. Oh, yes — Someone was complaining about someone, in this case a man, telling them how to do their job…
December 20, 2022
Food: A Perennial Favorite — Vegan, Vegetarian
Sara and I love what we call “roasty vegetables”. We like them roasted on a sheet pan, but I like them better wrapped in foil. It’s a choose-your-own-adventure meal, using whatever veg and/or seasonings you have and/or like. This batch was: I probably oiled them…
December 19, 2022
Thank You, Karleigh! Monday Recommends and Nail Art
I’m not on TikTok (I know, but somebody has to not be, and I drew the short straw), but The Morning Brew newsletter linked me to @mynameiskarleigh’s post about how to remove your name from mailing lists. It costs $2.00 USD online and $3.00 USD…
December 18, 2022
Sunday Snapshot: Kingwood Herbs
Some herbs from the Kingwood Center Gardens. A WRITING PROMPT FROM ME TO YOU: Something herbal. MA
December 17, 2022
Caturday: Tipper Good and Bad
Hi, there! I’m Tipper Allen, and guess what? I almost got in trouble with Momma, but she started laughing, so she couldn’t be mad at me. I went into her closet and pulled down one of her Halloween vests and rolled in it, but I…
December 16, 2022
December 15, 2022
Thursday Doors: Kingwood Center Gardens 4
These are the last door pictures from the Kingwood Center Gardens, although there will be a lot of the plants on Sunday Snapshot. Next week, we finally get to Corning, New York’s doors! Well, some of them, anyway. Neither of us could read the provided…
December 14, 2022
Worth It — One-Liner Wednesday
Sara and her new fella were discussion reincarnation. She objected to it, on the grounds that one trip through this vale of tears was enough. He, bless him, had a different take on it: I keep hoping I’ll wake up in a new life and…
December 13, 2022
Who Could Ask For More? Vegan Vegetarian Food
Hasselback Potatoes are supposed to look like this and be prepared according to Kevin’s Cooking’s recipe. I love these things, but sometimes I am NOT all about long-term commitment to a dish. So, in those instances, I skimp on the slicing. Should I call these…
December 12, 2022
Ready For Wednesday? I Am! Monday Recommends and Nail Art
What is Wednesday, you ask? Why, it’s International Monkey Day! Although it was started as a college prank, it is now utilized as a means to raise awareness of primate well-being or lack thereof. Long-time readers of this blog know that anything relating to monkeys…
