Early in life, I wanted to be a veterinarian. I volunteered at a veterinary clinic on Saturdays while I was in high school. I studied pre-veterinary medicine at Ohio State (for a year). I got discouraged when I earned a “D” in College Algebra and College Chemistry. I thought that … Continue reading →
This is a Weight Watchers Recipe and a personal favorite of mine. I’ve made a couple of minor modifications to it, but it still comes out at 9 points per serving. Prep time: 20 min Cook time: 30 min Other time: 0 min Serves: 4 Weight Watchers cut fat and … Continue reading →
A couple of years ago, Mr L was diagnosed with congestive heart failure, and they installed a stent. Once we got through that procedure, he felt a whole lot better, but one of the dietary changes they asked of him was a significant reduction in salt intake. We thought, no … Continue reading →
I’m sure I had something pithy to say when I planned this out months ago, but with “underwhelming” as the only clue, I’ve forgotten. So, yes, today’s post is going to be very underwhelming.
Continue reading →Teachers paid an important role in my life, as I’m sure they did in many of your lives. Here are a few: Miss Wolleson. My kindergarten teacher, most memorable for me being surprised that she spanked kids. When I shared this shocking news to my parents, I was informed that … Continue reading →
This is an old favorite for some people — or it makes them groan, depending upon how much of a staple it was at various times in their life. You can find the basic recipe we worked with here. After adjusting for Mr. L’s preferences, this is what we have: … Continue reading →
The side of the house is our house project for this year: This wall needs to be replaced. These are “new” boards, installed when the previous owners renovated the house to create a bathroom and an outside closet on the back porch. Something happened, and these boards have a significant … Continue reading →
I developed an interest in sports at a relatively early age. I suspect it may have been spawned from looking though my dad’s college year books and seeing him in the team pictures. My dad was my hero. I wanted to do things he had done. I had a cane … Continue reading →
My mom made it a point to read to me as a toddler. She read to me so much, that I could “read” back to her at an early age. Go, Dogs, Go! by Dr. Seuss was one of my favorites. I loved dogs from an extremely early age — … Continue reading →
If you’ve been following regularly, you know about the feral kittens I adopted. They were intended to be adopted out, but it hasn’t worked that way. The four run the spectrum of socialization from Floyd who is simply a hoot and rolls with whatever comes his way. To Delta, who’s … Continue reading →