Monthly Archives: July 2011

Hair today, gone tomorrow.

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Whatever programmer wrote the genetic code had a serious sense of humor! Take hair for instance. Hair is programmed with color and texture. Which makes sense. But it also seems to be programmed with a sense of direction. This hair goes to the top … Continue reading

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New phonage … the saga continues …

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I got a lot of exercise yesterday running up and down the stairs wondering if the FeEx guy had come yet. Finally, roughly 24 hours from when I expected, the package arrived. I had a nice chat with the delivery … Continue reading

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FedEx Blues!

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After my slight difficulty with ordering my new toy, one might guess I would be a little excited to get it. Especially if one has encountered my impatient streak. I was very happy to get the e-mail from Verizon stating that … Continue reading

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Why Verizon does not rule the world (or does it?) …

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Difficulty: my cell phone charger no longer works. Possible solutions: Buy a new charger. Use this as an excuse to upgrade your phone to a cool toy that costs more money than you actually have to spare and does way more things … Continue reading

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Writing assistant

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I have recently taken it upon my self to attempt to write a book. This may not be news to my small following since most of you who visit me here probably also visit my other blog. But for those … Continue reading

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Teaching an old dog new lines

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Living with people who have … established … ways of thinking and acting can be quite frustrating. But if one can step away from the frustration (is it accurate to call wanting to pull your hair out and scream maniacally frustration?) it … Continue reading

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Faux texts

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According to dictionary.com, a telephone is “an apparatus, system, or process for transmission of sound or speech to a distant point, especially by an electric device.” Obviously, this definition was made before they invented the modern cell phone. These days, it seems our vocal chords are quickly being replaced by our fingers. Sometimes it seems we have more … Continue reading

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Always a bridesmaid … never a groomsman

As one might imagine, working as staff at weddings can be a very entertaining job. Weddings are all about celebration and having fun … well in theory at least. Sometimes there is a fair amount of drama to be had, … Continue reading

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Epic battle

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Yesterday was the 4th of July. What better way to celebrate the 4th then a battle for freedom? In this case freedom for our grill! Our grill had not been used yet this summer. In the past few years (especially since dad’s ailment) … Continue reading

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A visit from The Avon Lady

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Despite rumor and ample evidence to the contrary, summer is actually upon us now. And possibly one of the greatest summer inventions humans can lay claim to it is … you ready for it? The barbecue grill! I know some … Continue reading

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