Five Things Friday October 25, 2024

 The leaves are falling in earnest. I’m going to keep up with them this season for sure. We talked about getting a leaf blower this season since we are officially little old people now. However, the 20 year old dishwasher had the nerve to go belly up, so leaf blower money allocated elsewhere. Plus, I enjoy raking leaves and our puppy is a huge fan of leaf piles. Blah, blah, you say.

One: Though I’ve never been a reader of The Saturday Evening Post (I wish I had been), I love their covers.  Here’s one with a harried housewife and grocery carry out man dealing with a Sack of Trouble.

Two:  Garden Humor, non gardeners need not apply.

Three:  Once again you can thank me for giving you display ideas for those old suitcases you’ve been snaring at sales.

Four:  Time for more Christmas Gift ideas for those special people in your life who “have everything”.

Five: For my brilliant Bridge playing spouse.

Five Things Friday October 18, 2024

 I don’t know where I caught a cold, but bleh. Need to sleep….zzzzz.

One:  I remember having one of these masks and costumes when I was about five. I felt transformed into a princess, pure magic. Who needs to be able to see or breathe?

Two: Meter Readers are such weenies.

Three: I had a period of time when I was an avid comics reader and collector. Inexpensive, imaginative, with great covers. Magnus was a favorite, very hard to find.

Four:  I always loved Snoopy as an author.

Five:  Despite the charm of Halloween and the pretty falling leaves, October can be a daunting month..

Spring Green

I’d love to see any green right now. Actually, I’m thrilled with brown grass spots with no snow.  In a few weeks, we’ll get that spectacular, vibrant green.

Which Peanuts Character Are You?

http://www.brainfall.com/quizzes/which-peanuts-character-are-you/    There are ten questions.  Answer honestly!  I know how it is sometimes with these quizzes. You think you see a pattern that doesn't flatter you or you have some odd desire to answer dishonestly.  Tsk.  Be bold!

I answered honestly, I really did.  I thought about it beforehand and expected to be Charlie Brown because of my fumbling goofiness or Snoopy because of my devil may care silliness and that beagle trait Snoopy doesn't really embody stubbornness.  I have stubbornness hardwired into my being.  I'm ok with it.

I got the Charlie Brown part in my results and am happy enough, but I don't see myself as being like Schroeder at all.  I do tackle tasks with extreme focus, which is why when people creep up on me (you know who you are) I am so surprised and I jump and scream and maybe exclaim a bad word or two.