Category Archives: Miscellany

It’s noon and I’ve gotten everything on the around the house to-do list ticked off. Pretty damn pleased with myself on that front. Who would have thought a leaky valve would get me on track around the house? And yet, … Continue reading →

It looks so gorgeous out there – bright and sunny! And it’s 28 degrees! 🥶 But it’s Saturday, I had a very ridiculous sleep in this morning, and I’ve got a very large cold brew next to me, so it’s … Continue reading →

You made it! Good job!! And the new laptop arrived last evening and it’s all up and running. Apple’s little Time Machine backup is so awesome – all my files transferred over with a legit couple clicks of the mouse. … Continue reading →

Apple and UPS swear that my laptop will be here *today* – of course the USB-C to USB port connector will not be here until the 24th, LOL. That tiny accessory is kinda required to connect the laptop to the … Continue reading →

I’ve resigned myself to the fact that my little laptop will not upgrade. The signs of age have been there for a while, and a new laptop had been on the 2022 list, and I’ve placed the order for a … Continue reading →

Had to upgrade the OS on the MacBook Air to get the latest version of Turbo Tax to work. Started last night. It’s still going this morning. Google says if it gets stuck, it’s OK to reboot, which I did … Continue reading →

Slept in until 930 this morning (“late” given that I’ve been up by 8 the last two weekend days) and then hit the driveway & sidewalks real quick. Pretty much just slush after the post-snow rain, but my god that … Continue reading →

Or at least in an hour or so. And I can sit back and enjoy it. Housework is done. There are leftovers in the fridge. I’ve taken a nice long, hot shower and washed my hair. I am seriously relaxed … Continue reading →

And a long weekend to boot. If you’re wondering what you can do for Martin Luther King Jr Day on Monday – how about supporting a black-owned business and telling our elected representatives to DO BETTER? We have 50 senators … Continue reading →

The 3M Aura N95’s arrived yesterday and I used one today when I went on my errands. Holy shit, this is a REALLY GOOD mask. They really did proper design work on this one. – It’s a soft shell vs. … Continue reading →