Monthly Archives: June 2012

I can’t seem to stay home, and it’s just lovely here right now……the garden is shaping up and I’m enjoying working in it;  Don’s busily making fishing jigs and sinkers, not to mention actually fishing;  we have lots of fun … Continue reading →

It has been anyway;  in the mid-90s several days running.   Ugh.   Late yesterday, winds blew in some cooler temps, and today it’s in the 70s.  Love it.   The flowers love it; the lawn loves it.  Everything was just burning up. … Continue reading →

I had 30,000 mileage points that never seemed to cover an actual ticket, so when a booklet arrived saying I could spend these points on objects, I was thrilled. . . especially when I found one of those pod-type coffee pots.   … Continue reading →

Two of us women were talking the other day about men and how difficult many of them find retirement.   It’s the spare time problem, of course.  After 50 some years of employment, squeezing so many chores into whatever spare time … Continue reading →

This note was on the table when I returned from my morning walk.  It was a sight for sore eyes, as it has taken Don a while to find places to fish that meet his criteria….easily accessible;  other fishermen around … Continue reading →

First,  today is taking place in Michigan!!!!  Whew and hooray!  Don and I walked out on the pier yesterday, and he talked with some fishermen.   I think he’ll be joining them soon, as he’s been in the garage all morning … Continue reading →

Skype, cell phones, GPS systems, VCRs, computers.   Most of these are on the way out, if I believe what I read.  Yet, they’re still small miracles to me.   Heck, I still have a land line.   I’ve thought about canceling it, … Continue reading →

Being home is, so far, pure pleasure.    The hives are now just blotches; they no longer itch; I feel I’m over the hump with the problem.   I’ve done eight loads of laundry;  several more to go.   Don is busily making … Continue reading →

Yes, I’m back in Michigan…and Don is, too.  He had been gradually realizing the Dubuque adventure might not have been such a good idea after all,  so he asked to be replaced.  That has happened, and we drove home in … Continue reading →

Actually, not quite that, as I didn’t arrive here until 5:30 p.m. yesterday.   Do I have hives? You betcha.  (Scream) When I arrived, the first thing I did was put on rubber gloves and remove the hotel sheets;  then i … Continue reading →