I am so ready for Winter to be over. I’m willing to skip Spring and go directly to Summer at this point. And I really… Read More »Just when you thought it was safe to go outside ….

So, a few days ago, our washing machine stopped in mid-cycle. The clothes were in the basket, it filled up with water, then … nothing.… Read More »Trying to fix the washer

Magdalena is our big, sweet, lovable Siberian Husky. She can look intimidating, and I suppose if she really wanted to she could stop an intruder… Read More »Bark! Bark! What is it, Magdalena? Is Gizmo in trouble?

After far too long, I’m getting to game again. My gaming group is still back in Texas. They’ve been continuing to game since we moved… Read More »Gaming … it’s on!

We survived the weekend of snow. Power stayed on the whole time, thankfully. The winds died down. Things are looking a little better. The wife… Read More »KFC makes good

I would have to say this is the first “real” winter I’ve experienced. I’ve been through cold spells when I was living in The South,… Read More »My first real winter

Sirocco awakened me at around 6:40 AM, so an early start to the day. Made breakfast for the wife and me then checked the weather… Read More »Battling the driveway ice, Part II

The weather continues to be nasty, but today the winds died down. Still, it is sub-freezing temperatures and ice covers our yard and driveway. It… Read More »Battling the driveway ice