March 2022

Chris Rock and Will Smith

I didn’t watch the Oscars, but I sure heard about the altercation between Chris Rock and Will Smith afterward and tons of opinions on both sides. Some people believed that Chris Rock was wrong, and others thought that Will Smith was wrong. But this is not a situation of either/or. I think they both wereContinue reading “Chris Rock and Will Smith”

TMI Tuesday – March 29, 2022: Simple Pleasures

1. Tell us your top two simple pleasures. I can watch as many streaming movies and TV shows as I can cram into my day. And cookies with marshmallows and chocolate. 2. You are being a offered a day of pleasure but you must choose one of the following to do. Which would you choose?Continue reading “TMI Tuesday – March 29, 2022: Simple Pleasures”

TMI Tuesday: March 15, 2022: Writing

When you need to get serious, good writing done where do you go? The same place I always find myself… in my comfy chair. Where do you look for inspiration to write? Oh, everywhere… people around me. My memories and experiences. Movies and TV shows. Books, magazines, and newspapers. Other people’s blogs. Writing prompts, poetryContinue reading “TMI Tuesday: March 15, 2022: Writing”

Recipe of the Day: Boxty

We tried a lot of different recipes for Boxty (potato pancakes); we both grew up eating these. We settled on this version. Irish Potato Boxty Cakes 1 C. mashed potatoes1 C. raw potatoes, grated2 eggs1/2 C. flour1 tsp. baking soda2 T. buttersalt & pepper Place mashed potatoes in a bowl, add gratedraw potato and egg;Continue reading “Recipe of the Day: Boxty”

Outfit of the Day: Malachite

Emojis

Bloguarany 12 What emoji(s) do you like to use? Emojis are cute, but I rarely use them. When I do, it’s only on Facebook, and usually only on comments and on messenger, and then just a few. When I use them, it’s usually a heart or a smiling face of some kind. On messenger, IContinue reading “Emojis”

Outfit of the Day: St. Patrick’s Day

Question from Quora: Kid’s Laundry

My son (13 years old) wants to start doing his own laundry and buying his own detergent. As a parent, what would be your response to this? My response and even better answers to this question: My kids started doing their own laundry when they were 12. They also learned how to properly wash dishes,Continue reading “Question from Quora: Kid’s Laundry”

TMI Tuesday – March 1, 2022: What?

1. Covid dating behavior: – Are you choosier? – Are you less choosey? – Are you more frank and up front about what you want? I haven’t dated in a long time. Nothing has changed. 2. What is stable in your life? Answer Yes or No as in “yes, this is stable” or “no this is not stable”.Continue reading “TMI Tuesday – March 1, 2022: What?”