Let ‘em Doze

I was dozing last evening and something happened that got me thinking… In general, I am not a dozer. I can’t nod off in just any setting, but I know people who can.  They can catch a few winks while having drinks with friends in noisy bar or while watching a college football game in…

It was Laborless

Labor Day-it’s the red letter day when we recognize workers and all of their contributions. It’s celebrated on the first Monday in September, which is about the same time that my work gets really busy.  However, I found the perfect way to celebrate and it was laborless. Having a three-day weekend usually means doing five…

I’m Officially Older

I often heard my grandmother and in-laws talk about going on bus trips and so I assumed it was something you did when you got older.  Apparently, I am officially older. The red letter day happened last month.  I can remember red letter days on the large paper calendar with tear off sheets that the…

What Happened to ‘You’re In, You’re Out’?

I was driving my car the other day and heard a rumbling noise when I used the brakes.  It soon was time for an oil change and some other general maintenance so I scheduled a service appointment to get everything taken care of in one appointment. Usually, getting serviced is a ‘you’re in, you’re out’…

Did You Get Clipsy?

Did you get a little clipsy yesterday?  I didn’t; I paced myself. I first learned about totality, umbra, and diamonds in the sky a few months ago.  Oh, I guess I’ve heard something about Lucy being in the sky with diamonds but unfortunately, John Lennon isn’t part of this story.  Anyway, I have to give…

#JustStayFat

I made some new friends this week.  I wasn’t in the market for any because I like the ones I have, but these friends just kind of happened. And for a while, I was having trouble keeping up. Several years ago I received a fitness tracker as a gift.  It was an upgrade from the…