Author Archives: S.

I like to piddle around. If I have a two-day weekend, I like to spend the first day piddling around getting nothing done, except maybe errands. If somebody else needs help at their house, I like to go do that, … Continue reading →

When I came careening around the curve home this evening, I wondered what that white stuff on my lawn was. I checked the mail and parked the car and moseyed over there to look at it. It seems as though … Continue reading →

Last Wednesday, Steve Jobs announced he was resigning as CEO of Apple. The whole world, of course, knows that Steve Jobs has been ill, so it’s no surprise that he resigned, but it’s still a shock. I’ve always used Macs, … Continue reading →

During the upcoming election season, if anyone brings up politics, I am going to ignore them. If they press me for an opinion or an argument, I am going to say, “I don’t discuss politics and religion. Let’s talk about … Continue reading →

If you bank at Wells Fargo, you are a lucky, lucky person. In fact, if you bank at any number of banks, you are blessed beyond all reasonable belief. But let me tell you why you’re lucky today. Today, I … Continue reading →

Raquel Nelson has decided to seek a retrial, and now is the time for her supporters to act. Our next step is to write the solicitor general, Barry Morgan, and ask him to drop his case against her, as it … Continue reading →

I have only been to 27% of the the 50 states. I know because I just counted. The average lifespan is 28,470 days. I have already burned through about 16,620 of mine. I better get crackin’.

This morning, I was greeted with the news that Fantasia is pregnant. She hasn’t named the father, but she has been with Antwaun Cook. I do not have even a nodding acquaintance with either of these people and you probably … Continue reading →

As posted before, I’ve been painting the kitchen. Again. But I’m done. Done, done, DONE. Yesterday I had a startling burst of energy and decided it was time to get the paint spatters off the floor. I am a messy … Continue reading →

Raquel Nelson was sentenced on Tuesday. It was not, as my friend Kate put it, a nice bouquet and a profuse apology, but it was pretty good: a year’s probation and $2000 in fines, suspended, plus 40 hours of community … Continue reading →