For the first time this year, our neighborhood has been setting off fireworks, and this has been going off for most of two weeks. Tundra hates them. He whines and paces and tips over every water dish in the house. Repeatedly. Then he whines because he's thirsty, and if you fill the dish again he'll … Continue reading The Floof Hates Fireworks
Interesting Things Just for You: PONY Syndrome YouTube Channel
There are, I feel, remarkably few things as Zen as watching someone put on make up. I love looking at theatrical or costume make up, but PONY Syndrome's channel caught my eye because of the sweet commentary and a more subdued Asian style of make up. Most of her more recent videos have subtitles, and … Continue reading Interesting Things Just for You: PONY Syndrome YouTube Channel
Interesting Things Just for You: Asian Boss YouTube Channel
Asian Boss is a channel that interviews in Asian on a variety of topics. Some are asking the general public questions, and some are serious interviews with an expert on the topic. These are subtitled, and I feel they're both accessible and respectful to the people interviewed. Quite a few of them are in Japanese, … Continue reading Interesting Things Just for You: Asian Boss YouTube Channel
Interesting Things Just for You: Lioba Bruckner YouTube Channel
I had the last week off, and I swear all I did was watch YouTube videos. Here's one of my favorites! Lioba Bruckner does artwork in a variety of mixed mediums, including my favorite mixed medium of watercolor and pencil. I really enjoy watching her images progress, and her narration is generally light and cheerful. … Continue reading Interesting Things Just for You: Lioba Bruckner YouTube Channel
Interesting Things Just for You: Watercolor by Shibasaki YouTube Channel
This watercolor channel is one I've been watching because I am SO BAD at watercolors! And, come on, is this not Bob Ross's long lost brother? He's super chill and the videos have English Subtitles, so he's fun to listen to while he's painting! If you like Bob Ross, you will like this man. I … Continue reading Interesting Things Just for You: Watercolor by Shibasaki YouTube Channel
Interesting Things Just for You: Jenna Drawing YouTube Channel
Here's Jenna Drawing! This YouTube is a guilty pleasure of mine. I don't do a lot of drawing anymore, but her style is SO appealing, and watching her paint is fun. Her voice over is cheerful and entertaining, something that I need a lot of right now. Her style is unique, and I would love … Continue reading Interesting Things Just for You: Jenna Drawing YouTube Channel
Interesting Things Just for You: Ask a Mortician YouTube Channel
I got some bad news this last Friday, and I'm not doing so hot, so the next few posts are entertainment only, focusing on the YouTube channels I've been binging this weekend. The first is Ask a Mortician, and I've actually been watching her channel heavily for several weeks now. I absolutely love how direct … Continue reading Interesting Things Just for You: Ask a Mortician YouTube Channel
New Medication Going Well
Recently, I was put on a new medication, and I had two follow up calls with my psychiatrist, and then a meeting this last Wednesday. It's actually going very, very well. Not that I want to invite trouble! But this is the best I've felt in a very long time, with more energy than normal … Continue reading New Medication Going Well
The Grump: All Good Mowers Come to an End
Originally written Jun 3, 2016, here's a post from my dad! Today was the last day for the ugly old red lawn tractor. In 14 years, I've replaced just about everything except the ignition key on it. The list of failing parts is epic, and I'd already decided to nurse it along and replace it … Continue reading The Grump: All Good Mowers Come to an End
What Do You Give Newly Grads?
I know it's common to give cash or useful gifts, but I'm a Downer. When my relatives graduate, I give them THIS BOOK. Dave Ramsey's Complete Guide to Money. (Not an affiliate link.) Why? Because NO ONE talks about money. After High School, you're just left to fumble around trying to pay your bills and … Continue reading What Do You Give Newly Grads?
Just a Little Bit of Nostalgia
We went to a relative's high school graduation party, and it seems like there were parties EVERYWHERE. Which makes me a bit nostalgic for the summer after High School Graduation where I was finally DONE with Day Care (I mean High School) and eagerly looking forward to college. I had no real responsibilities, and everything … Continue reading Just a Little Bit of Nostalgia
Bunnies, You Are Not Subtle
I got out of my car recently, and about four bunnies jumped out of my garden and darted into the neighbor's debris from cutting down their tree. One of them ran to the end of the garage and turned the corner... but I could totally see its butt hanging out there. So I ran/stomped over … Continue reading Bunnies, You Are Not Subtle
We WERE Going to Adopt a Dog
I follow various snow dog rescues, wolf dog rescues, and such, and I'm always looking at different dogs. I may like them, but I don't usually do more than gush about one and show my husband. Then I don't think anything more of it. But... I saw a dog at a shelter a reasonable drive … Continue reading We WERE Going to Adopt a Dog
Everything Was Stable So Time For New Medications: Let’s Talk About Weight Gain
UGH. I was doing SO WELL on the meds I was on, fairly stable, rarely swinging full manic and a livable amount of depression. But I made the mistake of mentioning, at my most recent psych appointment, that I was lactating from the Invega. My doctor immediately wanted to know for how long. Four years? … Continue reading Everything Was Stable So Time For New Medications: Let’s Talk About Weight Gain
Puzzling the Neighbors – Gingerbread House Edition
This is a little older, but I wasn't able to get the photos my family took from it until now. I had a close friend, who is military, drop by my parents around Thanksgiving. She has been having a hard time, and I remembered that she loved making Gingerbread Houses, so I picked one up … Continue reading Puzzling the Neighbors – Gingerbread House Edition
Oh, Beauteous Day, My Tea Plant Is Here!
You would think that, since every other nursery waits to ship, that the Camellia Forest Nursery would also wait until reasonable weather to ship their plants. Nope. It was 25 degrees yesterday when I found the notification that my tea was being delivered. I was at work. 45 minutes away from home. Cue frantic call … Continue reading Oh, Beauteous Day, My Tea Plant Is Here!
Where We Stayed This Last Week
When we were staying at my Uncle's in Minneapolis, they had us stay in the back room of the Mother-in-Law addition, and I thought it was lovely. We had a blow up mattress, and SO MANY windows, and I couldn't resist taking a photo. Nothing else exciting here - hope you have an awesome weekend … Continue reading Where We Stayed This Last Week
Jean Quilt
One of my ex's had this amazing blanket his grandmother had made for him - it was blanket sized but the top was made of jean patches quilted together. It was warm and comfy and delightfully heavy, very easy to sleep under. I loved this quilt, but when we broke up it was his. I'm … Continue reading Jean Quilt
