I have no idea how optimistic I’m supposed to be about March 2021, but I suppose I’ll try! The big news in my state (Michigan, United States),… Read more “Let’s March Into March, 2021!”
Category: Everyday Annoyances
Used My Useless Shopping Superpowers Today – Also, Who Remembers Al Kessel?
Today, my husband and I did some grocery shopping. Not the garden variety “milk, eggs bread” shopping, mind you – but hard-core “stock up shopping.” I made… Read more “Used My Useless Shopping Superpowers Today – Also, Who Remembers Al Kessel?”
Grocery Pickup Report…
My husband and I did our first ever grocery pickup from an online order today at an Aldi store in Belleville, MI. Overall, the process was very… Read more “Grocery Pickup Report…”
When You Turn Your Key In The Ignition…But The Car Doesn’t Start
It was almost like something out of a horror film. Fitting, because it’s October 1, and some folks (like me) start to really get in the mood… Read more “When You Turn Your Key In The Ignition…But The Car Doesn’t Start”
When Routine Errands Turn Into an Adventure…
I went shopping for some things on my day off today in preparation for a cabin trip this weekend. What I REALLY needed to get was some… Read more “When Routine Errands Turn Into an Adventure…”
I May Not Be Able To Move Mountains, But I Just Moved a Beastly CRT Monitor!
There are dark sides of working from home. Specifically – in my case – having a spouse who has been working from home since 2003. Please don’t… Read more “I May Not Be Able To Move Mountains, But I Just Moved a Beastly CRT Monitor!”
I Was Only Trying To See The Worst of the Great Lakes – And Nearly Got Lost “Downriver…”
The best thing that ever happened to me while in Michigan’s “Downriver” area was winning $2,500 at a trivia tournament in 2017. Other than that? I’ve received… Read more “I Was Only Trying To See The Worst of the Great Lakes – And Nearly Got Lost “Downriver…””
Darn You, Brain! Musings on Passwords, Password Hints – How Did I Forget My Favorite Car?
Today it was time to change my password to get into the employee “kiosk,” or “employee web site.” One of the things I had to do in… Read more “Darn You, Brain! Musings on Passwords, Password Hints – How Did I Forget My Favorite Car?”
I Downloaded Some “New To Me” Tunes Today…
Now that I’m driving to work again, and don’t have Sirius radio (I’m a cheapass – I don’t have enough of a commute to justify paying for… Read more “I Downloaded Some “New To Me” Tunes Today…”
Back To Work Craziness…
I’ve started back at work this week for the first time since mid-March. It’s definitely…an adjustment! No more sleeping in, going out to drive the car again… Read more “Back To Work Craziness…”
