Anyway, I posted this before attempting to go to bed. It's also at My Left Wing. Not getting any "cookies" or "tip jar" contributions at either place so far. Don't mean to get all "pity party" about it, but as rarely as I can make myself write anything, it's hard not to be a bit bummed.
I'm not sharing the link on Facebook for reasons that become immediately obvious if you look at the essay.
Unemployment rate falls to 7.8 percent, 44-month low CBS News - 4 minutes ago WASHINGTON - The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 7.8 percent last month, dropping below 8 percent for the first time in nearly four years. The rate ... The job market has been improving, sluggishly but steadily. Jobs have ...
OH, YAY, YAY, YAY!!! One more arrow out of Mitt's Quiver!!
Guy came out this morning to get our furnace started. Good thing -- supposed to get down into the 30s tonight. Problem was apparently that water had very, very slowly been lost from the pipes (we have circulating hot water heating) until there wasn't enough for the furnace to start. From now on we'll know to check the water level every month or two.
Lost three hours of my life in the mall today trying to find a pretty best with pockets to wear to my sister's wedding. I need the pockets for camera batteries and cards, as I'm photographer.
What I hate about shopping - dressing room mirrors! Boy! If those babies don't bring your self-esteem down for the rest of the day, I don't know what will.
Why did I chuckle? Because I DON'T shop for clothing. I let Penny buy all mine. She enjoys it and I get out of something that would be a chore at best. She pretty much knows what I like and if it's not *exactly* what I would have picked out for myself I'm not going to complain.
Howard and PhD*Son are first.
ReplyDeleteInsomnia is last.
Certain people snore even MORE when they have a cold.
Anyway, I posted this before attempting to go to bed. It's also at My Left Wing. Not getting any "cookies" or "tip jar" contributions at either place so far. Don't mean to get all "pity party" about it, but as rarely as I can make myself write anything, it's hard not to be a bit bummed.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sharing the link on Facebook for reasons that become immediately obvious if you look at the essay.
I'm the same age as your dad. And while none of us knows how long we will be around, I'm planning on a good 20 years or so.
DeleteUnemployment rate falls to 7.8 percent, 44-month low
ReplyDeleteCBS News - 4 minutes ago
WASHINGTON - The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 7.8 percent last month, dropping below 8 percent for the first time in nearly four years. The rate ... The job market has been improving, sluggishly but steadily. Jobs have ...
OH, YAY, YAY, YAY!!! One more arrow out of Mitt's Quiver!!
Guy came out this morning to get our furnace started. Good thing -- supposed to get down into the 30s tonight. Problem was apparently that water had very, very slowly been lost from the pipes (we have circulating hot water heating) until there wasn't enough for the furnace to start. From now on we'll know to check the water level every month or two.
ReplyDeleteI say we all bake Renee some cookies !
ReplyDelete(I hope that made you smile, Renee. ♥)
Lost three hours of my life in the mall today trying to find a pretty best with pockets to wear to my sister's wedding. I need the pockets for camera batteries and cards, as I'm photographer.
ReplyDeleteI rediscovered that what I hate about shopping for clothing is the horrible music in stores and the incredible assortment of truly ugly garments!
DeleteWhat I hate about shopping - dressing room mirrors! Boy! If those babies don't bring your self-esteem down for the rest of the day, I don't know what will.
DeleteWhy did I chuckle? Because I DON'T shop for clothing. I let Penny buy all mine. She enjoys it and I get out of something that would be a chore at best. She pretty much knows what I like and if it's not *exactly* what I would have picked out for myself I'm not going to complain.
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