J claims to have “flu” today.  It has been coming on since I mentioned decorating the dining room and dramatically worsened when I suggested that ladder assistance would be required. He is now…

I went to church to be “ashed” this morning. I explained to R what it entailed and what it symbolizes and he looked at me incredulously. When I got back he wanted to…

R and I exchanged Valentines in the typical manner of long married couples. This was my card (I will presume it was from R as it was on my chair in the lounge…

For two days now I have been trying to polish the car with my new “ultra shine wax”.  Yesterday it was moderately rainy and windy so I put it off. Today it was…

For my birthday I received two chickens.  They are called Gallina and Ovum.  Today they were joined by two new friends, Pollo and Omlette. I feel a collection may be coming on.  All…

I have to say that I am not overly impressed by the final section of the Duolingo Italian course.  I started studying this just after we moved in, and have kept my “streak”…

Epiphany Sunday today.  There was a rather sweet thing in church this morning – I have never seen (or noticed) this before, but the Wise Men were not in the crib at Christmas,…