I had to go down to San Antonio this week to water the grass. Due to the severe drought we’re experiencing in Texas, watering restrictions have been in place. We can water using conventional sprinklers or sprinkler systems one day per week between the hours of 3-8 am and 8-10 … Continue reading →
Lat week, we went to Waco and bought new batteries for our man lift — a Genie TZ-50. Something didn’t seem right when we installed the new batteries, so we dragged it to Equipment Depot in Waco this morning to have it checked out. We were pleased to learn, after … Continue reading →
I haven’t written about Mooch lately. I wanted to complete our vacation and see where he stood when we got back. I didn’t see him for the first week or two after we got back from vacation, but over the last two weeks, I’ve started to see more of him. … Continue reading →
Have you ever thought about getting a home video surveillance system? We’ve been considering it. Mostly because we really want to know what the cats are really doing overnight, because we come downstairs and at least one set of curtains is on the floor (they’re no tension rods, so they’re … Continue reading →
Several months ago, I posted this photo: I mentioned the building was slated for destruction. That process has been ongoing for much of the summer. Here’s where they stand now: Sad to see such solid construction go. Yes, it needed renovation, but there were some beautiful aspects to that old … Continue reading →
Welcome to August’s Merry Go Round Blog Tour. Are you motivated? I can’t hear yooouuu. For the record, I HATED that when I was a member of the military. I attended Academic Instructor School at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas in the fall of 1983. The Academic … Continue reading →
I suspect much of my cat reporting has become predictable. As a result, I may skip a few cat posts. I think an update is in order for Sneaky, our outdoor feral who isn’t so very feral these days. Mr. L can talk to her and pet her now. I … Continue reading →
I delayed this post a little to ensure Valerie Comer got top billing for the full day. Did you buy her book yet? Please go do that now. Go ahead. I’ll wait. Nothing we’ve done with the property over the last month is that pressing. We’ve been keeping the grass … Continue reading →
In a post of firsts, today we have a guest. I’m interviewing debut novelist Valerie Comer, here to talk about Choose NOW Publishing’s release of Valerie’s Raspberries and Vinegar. Valerie, I’ve always enjoyed your work, and I’m so pleased to see you becoming published, first in last year’s geocacheing lead-off … Continue reading →
Valerie Comer‘s Raspberries and Vinegar releases today (at least, I think it’s today — it’s already shipping from Amazon). Valerie’s motto is “Where Food and Faith meet Fiction” and it’s spawned a new genre called Farm Lit. Raspberries and Vinegar is the first in a three book series about three … Continue reading →