Work, work and more work... but the end to a big job is in sight. That's encouraging.
I also finished a job I'd been dreading. Of course, it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be. Why did I put it off??
Still a lot of heat during the mornings -- but it's often cooling off by evening. The garden is responding to that, and our increased rain, by growing like crazy. I planted more greens seeds, and have been picking zucchini smaller, to encourage the plants to set more veggies.
We were headed to Palisade for peaches -- but that trip has to be postponed. Ah well... not that we have nothing to do around here. (snort) KBO*, I guess.
Yay, September's on the doorstep, waiting to come in!
Animals reunited with the people they love. It's funny, happy and heartbreaking. As Daughter #2 says simply, "Tear."
Ten reasons chickens really ARE dinosaurs. See, I was right!
Speaking of... Dinosaur tracks -- newly-found in a Texas river. (But not newly-made!)
If you're going to take advantage of the student loan forgiveness, you won't have to pay federal tax on your "gift." But that doesn't necessarily exclude state tax. Just a warning.
The story of the McGhee sextuplets -- 10 years old now.
When you're talking sweet to your pet...and your partner thinks you're talking to them. (Not that the Brick and I ever do this.)
James Holmes' therapist reveals he was getting ready to shoot people... only no one thought he would really do it.
Drew Barrymore is racist... just because she's outside playing in the rain??
A half-million spent by PACS groups -- to protect Shaun King from a libel suit. (Note to Gentle Readers: he founded or co-founded the groups. And they were supposed to be using the funds for other purposes.)
It's all Audrey Thomas' fault that Anna Sorokin is still in ICE custody. Or so we would assume, given the fake German 'heiress's comments -- and court action. Our Deutscher heroine is also trying to sell access to herself via NFTs, plus some personal possessions from jail, presumably for legal costs. Maybe she needs to found a PAC group, like Shaun King. Hey, get me one, too!
Dogs in Michigan have been getting sick -- and now vets and scientists know why.
Doing business with Raggedy Ann. A very funny classic from yours truly's archives.
A DIY dress -- out of a tablecloth! This really is clever...
Secret hacks to give you more for your money at Olive Garden. Plus...
Olive Garden Copycat Recipes. (I am a sucker for their Zuppa Toscana and breadsticks.)
More copycat restaurant recipes here, too.
Secret frugal habits of the rich --
Why many frugal people are also rich. And vice versa.
Seven secrets of frugal rich people.
Thirteen people who were right all along -- but no one listened to them.
A mousetrap exhibit in a museum... caught a mouse!
Hiding inside a bear! And nine more odd stories about bears.
Darn -- the Ministry of Truth Disinformation Board is permanently cancelled.
Lieutenant Uhura will have her ashes blasted into space... seems only right to honor this intelligent, articulate Star Trek veteran.
A new Barbie doll commemorates Madame Walker, an amazing haircare pioneer.
'We're finally broke -- hooray!' I'm not sure what I think about this, but here it is. (From the White Coat Investor)
A safe found in an abandoned hoarder house...filled with interesting stuff!
I'm a teacher -- and my dog ate my students' homework! Oops...
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg admits that FB deliberately limited access to any articles about Hunter Biden's laptop -- but hey, it was ok. The FBI told them to do it. And they didn't completely squelch it, like Twitter did. (I am not making this up.) The FBI's response: 'Sure, we notify people of "potential threat information. " But we don't tell them to 'do' anything -- that's their choice.'
Right, uh-huh. No pressure there.
A 17-year-old becomes the youngest person to fly solo around the world.
"It's easy to spend money when it's not yours" -- Rand Paul gives an extremely interesting speech that includes a story about Davy Crocket -- and makes a good point.
An interview with the man in charge of investigating Princess Diana's death.
A cake -- with two ingredients.
Pretzel buns? Why not!
"The episodes that changed my mind" - about some enduring mysteries. (He may be right -- he may be wrong. But it's worth considering.)
Famous images -- that turned out to be fake.
Ten Really Weird aviation incidents. Including the plane that landed sideways! (Everyone was fine.)
Ten times that dead people won elections. Makes you wonder, huh...
Steve McQueen's favorite off-road bike goes for $186,500.
A Canadian dance troupe...who pretend to be sheep! No, I am not making this up.
Weird scam texts. Including an offer to show their dog's diahrrea. (eww)
A week's worth of food on foodstamps...except he 'cheats' a lot.
A former movie theater -- as a schoolbus depot?? And other uses, as well.
Joseph Boulogne -- the famous French musician you probably never heard of.
Found -- a medieval map dating to the 13th century.
Cruises, back to back -- for three months. About the same time as our world cruise -- only we spent the last month trying to get home, after Covid hit. All the same, we've done two cruises, one after the other -- and it was a great idea.
A young boy rushes up to the Pope -- what happens next.
Jackie O's wonderful wardrobe -- and secret shoe trick. Bet you didn't know this...I sure didn't.
Sixty intriguing abandoned places.
Things hidden behind walls -- shoes, mummified cats with mouse skeletons in their mouths...a classic from yours truly.
A shoe -- with a foot in it -- is spotted in a hot spring in Yellowstone. What happened?
A fascinating look at the history of the Antarctic Snow Cruiser.
An ecology photo competition -- some really weird winners here -- and some wonderful ones.
Is this professor Banksy, the rogue artist?
Another case of faking your credentials -- and paying for it.
Soda pop cupcakes -- soda and a cake mix!
A letter for the man who hates shopping. (A classic from yours truly. Actually, I feel this way sometimes.)
Dirt farmer fudge. Made with milk and butter...and peanut butter. (Or not)
Dead bodies from the Battle of Waterloo were ground up and used to make white sugar. Ewwwwww.
Getting ready for the inevitable colds and flu. (And Covid!) A classic from yours truly.
Have a good week.
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