Monthly Archives: February 2012

I had to stop painting because it’s raining and the kitchen is too dark to see well enough to apply the 2nd coat right now. It rained most of last night, and most of today – a torrential rain. I … Continue reading →

I managed to get an early start so that I could get two coats of paint on the ceiling. I also cleaned and primered a couple more of the cabinet fronts. I didn’t want to have to deal with a … Continue reading →

To borrow a phrase from Billy Bob, “Holy Crap!” Yesterday in the late afternoon, after climbing up and down the two steps on the ladder, reaching and stretching to reach the ceiling, I sat down with a cold Miller Hi … Continue reading →

I decided I’d better seize the moment since I don’t go anywhere on weekends, and would have plenty of time to get the job done. Of course I forgot to take into the equation the fact that I don’t like … Continue reading →

I haven’t fueled up for several weeks; the last time I paid $3.459, and today it cost $3.959/gal. I don’t believe what is reported as the reason for this kind of increase. The higher the price, the more the oil … Continue reading →

I saw the eye doctor this morning, and he promised to write a prescription for glasses when I go back on March 26. That will give me time to have the glasses made before I leave for NY. It was … Continue reading →

I have been trying for several days to remove the blades from my kitchen ceiling fan. It is so greasy and sticky to touch, I wanted to make it easier for the person who will take the rest of the … Continue reading →

I read a magazine article last night that had such an impact on me I’m determined to alter my shopping habits. The article was written by a woman who worked briefly for a temp staffing agency that provides workers for … Continue reading →

This was about the 4th or 5th time I’ve tried to find the liquid TSP at Home Depot and it still isn’t on the shelves. I then went to Lowes and they were out of it as well, as was … Continue reading →

I drove to the hospital today to visit my cousin. She was sleeping when I got there but opened her eyes after about 5 minutes had passed. She was in a lot of pain and I think the meds made … Continue reading →