When I retired, I had the GI Bill available to me, and I thought it would be a good time to use it. I wanted to attend a state school, and earn a PhD in History. Unfortunately, I didn’t have enough undergraduate history credits to warrant entry into graduate school, … Continue reading →
Last week, I shared my pizza crust recipe with you. This week, we’ll talk about ways you can top that crust with nice, healthy toppings. But you may have a good reason to be going low-carb, so I’ll also share this crustless pizza recipe with you, so you don’t despair. … Continue reading →
In addition to homeless cats, I’ve also taken in a homeless peach tree. The neighbors thought it was dead and replaced it in their orchard, but then it sprouted a few leaves last year. They gave it to me. Poor Ms. Peach is slow to blossom and leaf, but so … Continue reading →
At one time, I had an interest in golf. When I was around 12 or 13, I bought a set of clubs from Gibson’s Discount Store for about $30. I still have those clubs to this day (1 wood, 3 wood, 3,5,7,and 9 irons and putter). I’ve played golf about … Continue reading →
I’ve always liked cats, but until recent years, I preferred dogs. Those festive felines have captured my heart in the last ten years or so. We have two Seal Point Siamese, Natasha and Ajax. Natasha came to us via PetFinder in Alabama back in 2005. She’d been in foster care … Continue reading →
For those of you new to the blog for the A-Z Challenge, I’ve been rescuing a small contingent of feral cats in my neighborhood. For the adult cats, I’ve trapped them, taken them to the vet for shots, examination, and spaying or neutering, then I’ve released them. There were three … Continue reading →
I’ve been sort of a gadget junkie for years. I try not to get carried away, meaning I don’t have the latest of every gadget. I pick and choose. I tried a GameBoy when they came out, but it didn’t resonate with me, so I sold it to a co-worker … Continue reading →
The Imagination Prompt for today is: If I could live in any era of history and ten reasons why may be it. There are a lot of historical eras that would be interesting to visit, but, while I lament our current times as the likely end of the United States … Continue reading →
I’ve been associated with and had dogs as pets from when I was a baby until I was over fifty. My baby blanket took on anthropomorphic characteristics, because I called it Doggy and took it everywhere with me. Until I was five. I came home from school one day and … Continue reading →
My personal beverage preferences are water and iced tea (unsweetened and no lemon or other fruity stuff). I like a variety of hot teas as well. I didn’t drink coffee until I was twenty-seven or so. I rarely drank alcoholic beverages until I was 28, and I still prefer many … Continue reading →