Looking through the pantry today has been very educational.
I’ve always said my four basic food groups are caffeine, nicotine, fat, and salt, but until I started reading labels today, I didn’t realize how true that actually is.
BJ has to go to the hospital Monday morning for some blood work, and the doctor said no fat [...]

Sometimes I amaze myself.
Usually, that’s not in a good way, but I’m actually pleased with myself today.
The quartet sang this morning for a small Presbyterian church whose Pastor had to be out of town.  The concert/service lasted for about an hour and fifteen minutes, followed by coffee and doughnuts in the Fellowship Hall.  It was [...]

I hate it when I’m like this.
Today has been one of those “I’m hungry for something, but I can’t figure out what it is” days.  You know the type.  I’ve had chips, coffee cake, corned beef, chicken salad, pistachios, noodle soup, and scrambled eggs.  I thought the homemade chocolate milkshake would do the job, but [...]

OK, so it’s not enough money to order replacement windows for the house or anything, but it was still a productive trip to the recycling center this morning, and the return is a lot more predictable than I would see from online trading.
BJ and I drink a LOT of Coke from 12-ounce cans, and we [...]

I have discovered the BEST microwave sandwiches under the sun.
BJ and I went grocery shopping last night — hungry. I know, that’s never a good idea, but every once in awhile, it pays off. This was one of those times. Here’s what I found in the freezer case:

The directions say to [...]

There’s a little gas station/convenience store about eight miles from here that has the BEST chili dogs in the world. It’s a mom and pop operation where you can fill up your tank, get your brakes fixed, engine tuned, and state inspection performed, and eat some really good food while you wait.
Papa’s the mechanic, [...]

How good are you at selecting wines?
If you’re anything at all like me in this area, the answer is nowhere near expert, but I know what I like.  I know of a few wines I really enjoy, a few I can tolerate well enough, and still others I wouldn’t waste my time or money dealing [...]

Do you remember those TV commercials where one really rich guy in a Rolls Royce has his chauffeur pull along side another really rich guy in a Bentley , at which point Rich Guy #1 would ask, “Pardon me, but do you have any Grey Poupon?” and Rich Guy #2 would reply, “But of [...]

The lasagna is in the oven. The problem is that it might have to remain there indefinitely.
When BJ and I make lasagna, we really make lasagna. It seems we can’t find a good place to stop. Our lasagna pan (the only thing we use it for) is eight inches deep, and it’s [...]