The weather report is predicting snow ! It has been very cold here in Greensboro for the last several days. That in and of itself  is not too bad except it has been accompanied by wind. The wind chill has… Continue reading

I usually write these blogs of mine first thing in the morning. I like to have my morning coffee and be alone with my thoughts. Sometimes I’ll write about what happened the day before or sometime meaningless( random thought) and… Continue reading

Strings of colored lights say only one thing;Christmas ! Isn’t it something how one thing can define a season so completely. Whether hanging from the eaves of our houses or wrapped around a pine tree nothing says Christmas like a… Continue reading

I’ve heard it said that you can never go home. At different times in my life this meant different things to me. I have come to the realization that this statement is true on several levels. You can not return… Continue reading

I have seen these self service checkouts for some time. The idea didn’t strike my fancy at all and I have resisted using them. Today I was in a bit of a hurry and decided to give it a try.… Continue reading

There are those moments in life when you are indecisive. The situation is beyond your control but yet you wish to control it. These moments just come along and catch you by surprise. Some people panic and others respond with… Continue reading

With the arrival of the holiday season comes all the ads for new products. The usual assortment of toys,tvs’ and high tech gadgets. Also however the arrival of the latest Chia Pet ! The jingle caught my attention ” cha… Continue reading

Went with the Grandkids and got this years Tree. A douglas fir. With a few exceptions I have always had a live tree and still much prefer that. The smell of a fresh cut tree and its’ lack of a… Continue reading

It is me or is it getting harder to buy the basic anything? Coffee for instance,morning blend,breakfast blend,coarse grind,with chicory,arabica,mountain grown and on and on. Don’t even get me started with the Latte thingys. Whatever they are ! Water is… Continue reading

Today is Pearl harbor day. A day to remember those who fought in that epic war. My father and several uncles all fought. Thankfully all returned but many did not. The United States did not want to be involved in  this… Continue reading