Sunday, November 10, 2019

Requesting permission to vent

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She can wait. Last night I posted that I had no emails or calls that had to be answered just now. That's not quite true. My oldest ...
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How I spent my Saturday

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I slept in, shopped, had lunch, and slept some more. I'm tempted to curl up and get back under the covers. It feels both indulgent and...
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Friday, November 08, 2019

Saturday 9

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Heart to Heart (1982) Unfamiliar with this week's song. Hear it here . 1) With whom did you most recently have a "heart-to-he...
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Reflections on Jury Duty

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I was called in by The Feds! I was summoned for jury duty at the Federal Courthouse on Dearborn. I've served on two juries, but they w...
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Thursday, November 07, 2019

Why I love the internet

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Late 1940. Spencer Tracy, in priest's garb as he reprises the role of Father Flanagan in Men of Boys' Town, gets his copy of Why...
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Wednesday, November 06, 2019

It's been days ...

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... since I rhapsodized about Anthony Rizzo. So let's remedy that right now. Lookee here! Rizzo’s Family Foundation just donated $1 ...
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WWW.WEDNESDAY

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WWW. WEDNESDAY asks three questions to prompt you to speak bookishly. To participate, and to see how other book lovers re...
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Monday, November 04, 2019

All about Anthony

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Sunday was a big day for my favorite Cub. First, he was named the National League's best first baseman. And the Cubs settled his cont...
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Sunday, November 03, 2019

Dona Nobis Pacem

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Every year, November 4 is the day we blog for peace. This year's special theme: Change Your Climate. Today we're all so overwhe...
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Sunday Stealing

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Stolen from Wednesday Medley 1. A ll things pumpkin are everywhere. What is your one very favorite pumpkin flavored food or drink?  Do...
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Friday, November 01, 2019

Saturday 9

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The Addams Family (1964) Unfamiliar with this week's song. Hear it here . 1) One of TV's spookiest families was inspired b...
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I don't like you, but I love you

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Last night, Henry literally growled at me. That's how angry and frustrated he was with me. I lost my temper and told him if he was goin...
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Thursday, October 31, 2019

October Challenge -- Day 31

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I'm joining Ms. Kwiz for her October blogging challenge. Day 31: Favorites for Halloween My best trick-or-treat memories ... ...
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Wednesday, October 30, 2019

October Challenge -- Day 30

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I'm joining Ms. Kwiz for her October blogging challenge. Day 30: What's in my bag? Oh, good goobies! How much time do you h...
Tuesday, October 29, 2019

WWW.WEDNESDAY

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WWW. WEDNESDAY asks three questions to prompt you to speak bookishly. To participate, and to see how other book lovers respo...
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Tuesday 4

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    Ghostly Tell Tales 1.   Believe in ghosts, spirits, or the supernatural? Not really. I believe in Heaven, and know that the spi...
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It's Kwizgiver's Birthday

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She's a rabid reader, a dedicated teacher and a good blogging buddy. If you don't read her blog , you should. Becoming acquainted...
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October Challenge -- Day 29/REVISED

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I'm joining Ms. Kwiz for her October blogging challenge. Day 29: What's the best way to celebrate a birthday? I had origina...
Monday, October 28, 2019

October Challenge -- Day 28

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I'm joining Ms. Kwiz for her October blogging challenge. Day 28: How are the yearly goals going? OK, I guess. I'm a wee ...
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Sunday, October 27, 2019

The right words at the right time

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"Bitter root produces bitter fruit."  When I got out of the shower, I heard Joel Osteen say that. I forgot to turn off the bed...
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