No matter how you feel about her politics or her husband, you’ve got to agree that Elizabeth Edwards had a difficult life. Her teenage son died. Her husband was unfaithful and everyone knew it. She had cancer, it went into … Continue reading →
For the last month or so The Man of the House and I have been on the hunt for Tillamook sharp cheddar cheese. We usually pick up a month’s supply at Costco. For the last two months we’ve come up … Continue reading →
I don’t mean to be a crabapple, but wasn’t it just last month that the postage rates went up? Sigh! The purpose of this post isn’t to complain about rising prices, but to remind you that postage rates are going … Continue reading →
With swine flu to the south of us, in California, and to the north of us, in Canada, I suppose it was inevitable. As of this writing there are 16 suspected cases of swine flu in Washington state. Nine of … Continue reading →
As I’m sure you know, last weekend was the Super Bowl. Those of you who read this blog regularly know that the Super Bowl is near and dear to the heart of the Man of the house. This year’s Mighty … Continue reading →
Ever since my mystery skin ailment of 2007 I’ve been concerned about bed bugs. In my research I discovered that the little critters are almost impossible to get rid of. One exterminator I spoke with said it would be easier … Continue reading →
Earlier this year I wrote about the dispute between Olympic Cellars and the United States Olympic Committee. Basically someone wrote some bad legislation that gives the USOC almost exclusive rights to use the term “Olympic”. This is very troubling to … Continue reading →
With the high price of food and gas some people are turning to gardening. The New York Times writes about the trend in an article entitled Banking on Gardening. It makes a lot of sense. It’s cost effective and great … Continue reading →
This November we’ll have the opportunity to vote for a new President. So be prepared to do your part and vote. If you’re not already registered to vote why don’t you start the registration process now? Then you’ll be ready … Continue reading →
The Games have always brought people together in peace to respect universal moral principles. The above quote is from the website of the International Olympic Committee. It’s the sort of thing that I think of when I think about the … Continue reading →
