So there I was, chief (only) salesperson in a lovely furniture store. A charming couple came in looking for some stuff for their recently renovated home. I congratulated her on the (it was so obvious) upcoming birth of their child … and… Read More ›
Month: June 2016
DOORS, MAINLY
CEE’S FUN FOTO CHALLENGE: DOORS AND DRAWERS
WORLD SHARING, PART 23
CEE’S SHARE YOUR WORLD 2016 WEEK 23 What was one of your first moneymaking jobs (other than babysitting or newspaper delivery)? My very first job was in the receiving department of Bloomingdale’s in Fresh Meadows. I counted the items in incoming… Read More ›
A CONNECTED WORLD? CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?
Everyone and his or her cousin George has a “smart phone.” This is a hand-held computer on which you cannot hear a human voice or detect what the party on the other end is saying, so you substitute texting —… Read More ›
MUNDANE MONDAY CHALLENGE – MOTHS AND ME
This is my photo of the week. Maybe of the month. It is the rapidly growing caterpillar of the Gypsy Moth. They have invaded our oak woods and they are everywhere. Last week they were tiny, but they’re a lot… Read More ›
ODDBALL PHOTOS – JUNE ALREADY!
CEE’S ODD BALL PHOTO CHALLENGE: 2016 WEEK 23 It’s oddball photograph time again. Thank you Cee! This is a pile of empty boxes from lenses, cameras, and other photographic equipment. I can’t seem to bring myself to throw them out…. Read More ›
WITH RELENTLESS EFFICIENCY
After a lot of whining and complaining, I settled down. I filled out the ridiculous amount of paperwork, reconstructed as much of my medical history as I could — anything more than 5 years ago, is more than a little… Read More ›
Daily Prompt: Four Stars — Remembering the Garry Armstrong Show
Originally posted on Serendipity Seeking Intelligent Life on Earth:
For 31 years, there was a continuing series on Channel 7 in Boston. It was my favorite show and I watched it faithfully. It was on several times each day. The…
GERIATRIC COMEDY BY ELLIN CURLEY
My new favorite show to binge watch these days is “Grace and Frankie” on Netflix. The cast is amazing – Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Martin Sheen and Sam Waterston in the leads. The supporting cast, particularly the four adult children,… Read More ›
COLLATERAL DAMAGE: D-DAY’S 72nd ANNIVERSARY
Memorial Day has come and gone. We brought out the barbecue and flipped a few burgers. Today, along with many other countries, we observe the anniversary of D-Day, a day to honor our military heroes, war veterans, and all soldiers living and dead. War is more than… Read More ›
THE ADVENTURES OF TOM STRANGER, INTERDIMENSIONAL INSURANCE AGENT
“What’s that?” you cry. “What’s an interdimensional insurance agent and who is Tom Stranger?” From the official blurb on Audible. com: “Have you ever seen a planet invaded by rampaging space mutants from another dimension or Nazi dinosaurs from the… Read More ›
SMOOTH AS NEW SNOW
Lest we forget! Daily Post: Smooth
