Shock and Awe

“That’s so unfair. Fat things should not happen to skinny people.”
I read this quote in a review of a new show where a skinny model kills herself, but comes back as a plus-size (16) lawyer.
Ok, let’s all breathe.  Coming back as a fat person is a punishment – the jokes are rolling and we do [...]

My new economy

It’s Craigslist, Goodwill, yard sales and prowling for bargains.  Yesterday we went to Lowes – and they were having a sidewalk sale.  We were buying a garden tractor and wanted a new Husqvarna  with a 54″ cutting deck. 
On the table outside, I spotted some glass globes for hanging lamps – blue, orange and green globes with [...]

It’s just not the same

We love Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods stores.  We had them in Sacramento and in Albuquerque.  We purchased much of our total grocery items at Trader Joe’s and supplemented from regular grocery stores.  At Whole Foods (or whole paychecks), we only could get several items we liked.  the produce is fantastic, but you can pay [...]