#1119640

July 17, 2026 at 5:58pm

It has been a bit of a rough week at work. The smoke from up north is permeating through the shop and hovering in the air. Me, with my nose surgery so recent, things are quite irritating. Not unbearable, though. I find myself outside, finally hooking up the camper to the new drain to the camper so I don't have to dump in the waste container and such. Guess what? Nothing came out. I may have waited too long and things plugged up. So, I researched what to do and threw lots of water and soft... [Read more]

#1119361

July 12, 2026 at 7:26pm

This weekend, my wife has a craft show and I am left home to keep our son out of trouble, when I recieve a call from her saying she forgot to pack the tent and it is somehow my fault. Whatever. Can I bring it to her? I wanted to say no, but I didn't say it out loud for the sake of survival, you know. So, the show is about an hour and 20 minutes away so I pack up the stuff and the boy and head out. I wanted to get back before it started getting hot because my AC isn't working right now... [Read more]

#1118889

July 3, 2026 at 9:02am

The wife said quite forcefully that she changed her mind. Me, with much thought, replied, "It's about time. The old one was old and stale!:" She doesn't get my sense of humor. I was trying to go for laughter, but my timing is too often off. Anyway, happy 3rd of July! It is actually my oldest son's birthday. ... [Read more]

#1118054

June 19, 2026 at 5:19pm

AI lies. Yep. Well, maybe lie is a bit harsh because that would imply something of an awareness that isn't quite there yet. Maybe more marital? It tells you what it predicts you need to hear. That is more like it. I bought an item it said would absolutely work, but after sending multiple pictures of the installation, it decided I was working with the part I was trying to replace. So, I went to order the right part, but then it said Amazon doesn't sell the right part. I mean, really. A... [Read more]

#1116937

June 2, 2026 at 7:00pm

An old, semiretired person asked me today as to when women talk less. I guessed right when I said February. He stated that I heard that one before, and I said it just made sense. The retelling to my wife was not so funny. My ears hurt! I was behind a car with a sticker that said something like PMS is God's way of allowing women to once a month act like men do all the time. People should be allowed to have their sense of humor so long as they can take the hurt, I say. ... [Read more]

#1115979

May 18, 2026 at 4:19pm

My wife wanted to go to a yard sale for her birthday, and not just one. We made most of a day of it! I found lots of stuff, and I was the one who didn't want to do this. WE have too much stuff in a small house! I did find someone who was getting rid of a couple of decks of Tarot cards. I rrecognize one set, but the other is rather strange. Stuff of stories, that! I got a new writing chair. It is pink, but very comfortable. We won't talk about that. Now, I need to work on cleaning... [Read more]

#1115401

May 9, 2026 at 9:00am

I just had a fun conversation. In short, imagine the Earth expanded to the current, average satellite distance from the Earth. Well, that is maybe 11% larger. Since we didn't add mass, merely stretched a bit for our weight loss program, gravity would be about 81%. Easy weight loss, right?Wow. I get distracted from the story. Let's try again. Earth is 11 percent larger, and all the people are gone, and all the satellites become people evenly spaced across the new, larger Earth. How muc... [Read more]

#1114793

April 30, 2026 at 8:29pm

Well, looks like I need a new septic system. The drain system isn't working. Ouch. The price tag is high, but needing to get done. I had the septic people out today and they said it was bad. So now, I have to go to the health department and pay for their services. Best get the ball rolling, right? Well, the good news is they can get me a trailer hookup so I don't have to drain the pipes on the trailer. We also decided to fence in the trailer so my son can run out to the trailer a... [Read more]

#1114287

April 25, 2026 at 9:19am

Well, the snow is gone, though not past occasional freezing. The bugs are coming out, and I have leaves to rake. I will even have to mow my lawn. (Gasp) yep. Too much work to do! I need an army of robots to work with me to get stuff done. That would be multitasking! I went out to the camper to start cleaning and working on fixing the thing up. I was dreaming last night about the phenomenal waste of time and money this thing is, for what it is worth. I mean, it is a nice trailer, but someh... [Read more]

#1113510

April 15, 2026 at 8:33pm

Retirement sounds scary. It sounds like the end, so to speak. I think about it a lot nowadays.I am not old, unless, of course, you are younger than me which statistically, most people are. That is a bummer of a thought. LOL No matter. I have nothing more to write tonight. I am not an important blogger anyway... ... [Read more]

#1113188

April 12, 2026 at 7:48pm

I've been on an audiobook buying frienzy the last few weeks. It is what makes me feel better, I think. That, and the prices have been reasonable of late. I must say, the sale is over now. However, if I get the Kindle book, the audio becomes cheaper. Go figure. I have been trying to figure out where the mice are getting in to my camper. I have been getting them all winter. I can't have them in there! I picked up some rolls of copper mesh and spray foam and sealed some holes where t... [Read more]

#1112885

April 9, 2026 at 8:31pm

Of course, I have to mention that the astronauts are coming back from their trip around the moon. In some ways, I feel really excited about that, in other ways, I think of the phenomenal waste of it all. None of the ship is reusable. I mean, even styrofoam can be reused and this 10 billion dollar ship is trash when it is all said and done. I believe in the science, don't get me wrong. I wish we weren't obviously being led down this path because of some ploy that we need to beat the Ch... [Read more]

#1112001

March 31, 2026 at 7:53pm

The storm was thundering fiercely today. I believe this is what wakes the trees and makes the oak trees drop their dead leaves. I recieved a text from the wife while on the way from work to hurry home. The storm was scaring her badly...home I went, though without speeding I dare say. Rules are rules, you know. I have been trying to get my feet wet with a small solar setup that charges a battery that can then be used to power other things like phones and such. I tried for several day to ch... [Read more]

#1111755

March 28, 2026 at 5:00pm

Never say, "I would bet my wife on that!" to the one you love. I mean, they are the one in the same, hopefully. I admit, it simply slipped out just today. I should be more careful of such things, but then, I wouldn't be me! Yesterday, I was the driver for my wife as she had a colonoscopy in a town an hour and a half away. Everything was good. Yay! They did tell her not to drive for the rest of the day and not to make any big decisions. Basically, don't make major purchases,... [Read more]

#1111253

March 22, 2026 at 2:16pm

Spring and the snow isn't fully melted yet. It is getting there, though. I spent a bit of time outside cleaning up the yard a bit as I was able. Guess I will get the rest later. I was listening to my audiobooks, which is great! While I was out there, I heard a cat crying. When I went out, it was a strange, black cat that ran away from me. I tried calling to it, but it just ran away. I think it was a male marking its territory. I do have an outdoor cat, but she is fixed. I don't mind c... [Read more]

#1109804

March 4, 2026 at 8:09pm

365 Days of Dad Jokes: Day 165...What is invisible and smells like carrots? Rabbit Farts I know, bad. Day 229 was two snowmen talking and wondering why they were smelling carrots. Hmmmm O sortof started another book without meaning to keep going on it until another day, but it was suitable for the company I kept as I was listening...this book stated that more people die from being overweight than die from starvation. That is something to think about. ... [Read more]

#1109662

March 2, 2026 at 8:26pm

I have been trying to solar charge my battery for the past several days and was thinking it wasn't going to work. Today, it was actually bright and suddenly the batter took the charge. I am trying to get my feet wet with solar power. I didn't know if it could be worth it charging and such, but I wanted to try it out. It could be fun. I have a positive lemon sitting next to me as I write this. It is holding a card that says, "I may be a tiny lemon, but I believe in you. Go do yo... [Read more]

#1107980

February 9, 2026 at 7:55pm

I think it is going to start warming soon. Next week, they are calling for low 40's! Not a lot of melting, but I will take it. I plowed snow yesterday and my driveway is getting tighter and tighter. I am not worried anymore because it is near the end of winter season. The snow fleas will be out soon. They always come out when the snow starts melting. Sometimes, the snow turns black with them, completely black, but when you look closely, you can see them popping and jumping around. I wish I w... [Read more]

#1106951

January 27, 2026 at 4:54pm

I have a closed pipe under my Shower and it won't drain. I tried everything I could and then got professional help, but they couldn't do it. So now, I have the local plumbers coming out tomorrow. Another day off work. At least, I have time to cover it. I still feel guilty for not going to work. The snow has been coming down fiercely today. I spent some time trying to plow with my small atv and am getting worried because the driveway is getting more and more narrow. I should be okay becau... [Read more]

#1106661

January 24, 2026 at 10:10am

Lady, it's cold outside. Thankfully, I had my Carhart jacket, which happens to be over 20 years old and seen a lot of use. It was only supposed to be -13 but hit -17. I had to shovel a path and remove some food stuff to my compost area. I also had to feed the birds. Somehow, my mother's voice stuck with me over the years about responsibility and that I can't feed them only when it was convenient for me. So, like a good boy, I got out in uncomfortable weather and put feed out for the... [Read more]

#1106072

January 15, 2026 at 4:12pm

Today, I received confirmation that I am an Audible addict. I received notice from Audible about my 2025 listening history, and it was very encouraging/disturbing (in a good way, of course). I can't see the whole note on my phone because the page won't shrink or turn, but it basically says (last year) I listened to 90+ books, with an average listening time of 171 minutes per day and the longest day was May 2nd with a listening time of 10 hours 57 minutes. It also said I did not miss a si... [Read more]

#1105679

January 10, 2026 at 12:19pm

I can't get my chores done because A.I. isn't programmed to do it! Sounds dumb, doesn't it? Blame it on the news. The news, when viewed irresponsibly, can be blamed for much of herd mentality. I am not going to claim I know the best of everything; I would just like to put forward that people should learn to think for themselves, at least. Crap. Now I sound like what I often hear in the news! I am so confused. I just picked up a new book called "Slime Keeper". I think I wil... [Read more]

#1105013

January 3, 2026 at 1:24pm

Since tomorrow never comes, I am ready for it! No matter, now I need to be ready for today. The news has been a bit bleak of late. Threats, threats. Then there is the feel good news like sending people on a trip around the moon. I am not quite sure the purpose of that except to find out how much radiation they soak up. Look, Mom, I didn't die yet! Don't mistake me, I think space travel is so very important for the human race. My thought is that we are so very young, so very young. Use... [Read more]

#1104693

December 29, 2025 at 6:55pm

The note: I was without power at my house all day until about an hour ago. I got home from work and started our small generator and went on to plow my driveway. When I got inside, finally, it was a long driveway, I found out the wife plugged in the T.V. and router for internet, but the things that should have been plugged in, like the refrigerator, were not. Priorities, right? LOL She also had an accident with the sink pipe broke loose and water went everywhere...I told her how to fix it...... [Read more]

#1104204

December 22, 2025 at 8:14pm

My son was on ESPN this weekend. Nothing but good stuff. It was just a panning of the camera, but there he was! He was in Texas, where they won the football game. No, he wasn't' on the team but rather support. I was at my sister's house when my brother, who was somewhere else, called and said he saw my boy. Memories, memories. Gotta love them. One more day of work, then I get a couple of days off, then I have to work Friday. Who does that? I guess I do. And I will do it again on t... [Read more]

#1103635

December 14, 2025 at 9:44am

My son graduated from college with his Bachelor's in game design. He didn't move back home, but to his Grandmother's house, which she does not live in and hasn't for years. Of course, the house needs a lot of work and I have been working on it for a few weeks now. Not too hard, mind you, just after work...I was trying for several days to get the plumbing in for the washing machine and kept getting distracted with other things that needed doing like the shower was leaking from the... [Read more]

#1101550

November 13, 2025 at 8:13pm

I just donated some of my credits earned for doing Microsoft Rewards to ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). I don't mean to toot my horn, but I do believe such charity is important. Even if it isn't monetary, positive thoughts and kind deeds will do. A moment of silence? Okay, Craft show this weekend! Labubu's are crazy! We (The creative one-not me) started making clothes for them and wow, all gone. I know it is a passing thing, but why not? ... [Read more]

#1100328

October 28, 2025 at 11:09am

Witches chanting through dreaded flesh Love of time stitches opening mesh The netting gathers smiles and turns them fresh opening gashes-yes, making Dreaded Flesh... [Read more]

#1100093

October 25, 2025 at 6:55am

It means: A Person You Truly Admire Highly. At least, that is what I got when I looked it up. I don't think it has anything to do with the song that is stuck in my head and, annoyingly, stuck in my head! The radio keeps playing that song along with the K-pop Demon Hunter song. Not my kind of music, but the latter isn't so bad. So, again, the APYTAH song is stuck in my head, and when I get in my car, guess what I see on someone's Jeep license plate? Yep. Likely no relation, but the an... [Read more]

#1099627

October 19, 2025 at 8:06am

I was in a conversation with my wife about finding something and she knew where that something was. She says to me, "And that is why you have a wife." Of course, my lizard brain pipes up without thinking, "Just one?" I could tell the doghouse was mine, but it seemed I wanted full ownership. "How many wives do you need?" she asks. "As many as it takes to get the dishes done, the laundry done, the floors swept, and exercise me when I get fatter." Well, I can ... [Read more]

#1099123

October 11, 2025 at 8:27pm

I wrote a promt for copilate and asked to expand: “Red and the Ruin” Red Riding Hood didn’t knock. She never did. The cottage door creaked open under her clawed hand, hinges groaning like old bones. Inside, the air was thick with steam and the scent of meat—sweet, fatty, unmistakably ursine. Three bowls sat on the table. Red sniffed each one with a predator’s precision. The first was too cold. The second was too bland. The third was piping hot, flecked with glisteni... [Read more]

#1099052

October 10, 2025 at 5:02pm

I will rate this one a bit higher due to explicit language. My wife got a text from one of the Teachers at my son's school and thanked us for our wonderful boy and he is such a joy to be around. In the class she teaches, she works with special needs that are more violent or more difficult to work with. She said she was losing her love of teaching when the students were calling her a 'Fucking Bitch'. I have heard my own son saying those words, and he learned them at school. It takes a... [Read more]

#1098178

September 28, 2025 at 9:02am

There was sentence requirement of seven words and I rose to the challenge but using the first letter of Sevenup to create the sentence. Sick Elves Vanish Every Night Under Pillows So, yesterday was my Birthday celebration. I met with my sister and Brother-in-Law and went to a small town called Pentwater that was having a craft show. I did go through several shops, including a book store where I me a fellow selling books. It came out that he has terminal cancer and I am not sure ... [Read more]

#1098109

September 26, 2025 at 7:09pm

I drove into work this morning and went through a small town where there was a dead dog by the side of the road. I imagined the owner had a horrible day today and I was saddened by that. I think how many times my boy tried running in the road...though I am not the owner of him, I am responsible for him and his safety. He is his own person, but can not be trusted to make safe choices. I recently put a fence around my front yard so he has some sense of freedom, a place to roam. Of course, my taxab... [Read more]

#1097485

September 16, 2025 at 5:06pm

Got my camper in my yard. Silly me, I am not taking it anywhere! I live in a small house and needed extra space and the opurtunity came up with the Mother-In-Law to buy hers and have some space to store some stuff and also a place for family to stay when they visit. No one ever really visits, maybe because I had no place for them. So, I had to wire up a box so I could have power to it. Next year, I will have to come up with a way to get water and internet. It will also be my getaway to write upo... [Read more]

#1096896

September 7, 2025 at 8:40pm

I got back from a White Caps game today. I don't know anything about baseball, and I find it rather boring, myself. Sorry, I don't mean to offend. White Caps won. I spent most of the time listening to my audiobook. I know, shame on me. In my defense, I was there because my college son was playing the National Anthem for the game along with his college mates. Of course, the cameraman got a close-up of me in the stands, and I had to wave. Glad I didn't break the camera! I got back ho... [Read more]

#1096547

September 3, 2025 at 7:19pm

25th Birthday for WDC. Not a bad run at all. Lots of talent here and I forget that sometimes. It has been a while since I did a review and I felt pretty good about it. I pressed the review and read button and was pressured into giving a review in a time limit. Okay, it was good to remember that writers don't really need a professional review, just maybe that little bit of insight that comes from a reader's feelings of honesty. Some might say I am wrong and they would be right, I suppose.... [Read more]

#1095873

August 24, 2025 at 5:34pm

Had my wedding Anniversary yesterday. 22 Years! I know the (perhaps) leading cause of divorce is getting married, but I believe in for better or for worse. I spent the day out of town on a huge shopping trip, which is what helps keep her happy. We stopped at a place called, Heaven Can Wait, which is store that everything benifits the cats...she was allowed to go in the room and pet the cats! She had a big smile after that. Thankfully, we didn't bring home any cats...not that that was part of... [Read more]

#1091703

June 17, 2025 at 4:01pm

The question of the day was about going back in time to live and I liked my answer. If I were to travel back in time, I'd unknowingly become a walking biohazard, introducing modern diseases that could devastate the medieval world. So, for this exercise, I'd choose the era of the Black Plague—blending into the chaos rather than causing it. Disguised as a plague doctor, I could claim the title of a wandering scholar, navigating through villages while securing fantastic deals on real ... [Read more]

#1090455

June 1, 2025 at 7:24pm

My son went to church today and received his church scholarship for college. Yay! He didn't sing, but he also didn't doodle in the prayer pamphlet! Then, my Mother-in-law paid for lunch after church. Bonus! I went out down the driveway with a measuring stick to see if I had to trim some branches to get a trailer down it. Looks like I have some trimming to do. I will be purchasing it from my Mother-in-law (Hopefully) and actually doing her a favor by doing it. I expect to get a deal o... [Read more]

#1089581

May 18, 2025 at 4:22pm

Blessing of the Bikes weekend and my wife's 50th birthday! We ate at Cracker Barrel, which is a decent restaraunt, I think. They wouldn't sing Happy Birthday, though. Bummer. All in all, a good Birthday for her, I think. We made it home safely...now, time to rest...as much as we are able considering...... [Read more]

#1088640

May 3, 2025 at 7:12pm

Today, I spent time watching my son compete in the Special Olympics, which was a statewide event. They had districts separated into Areas, but there was no Area 51. I think it only went to Area 24 unless I missed it. What a fun event! While sitting in the bleachers, a group of young girls sat behind me, bantering like a bunch of '80's" girls. Dramatic and repeating word "LIKE" a lot. They were entertaining and I did my best to ignore them as much as possible, just to be po... [Read more]

#1087541

April 19, 2025 at 5:26am (edited)

I was driving home from work yesterday and saw a procession of people walking by the side of the highway. One of them had this gigantic cross on wheels. The word on the cross said, "Believe," and I did. ... [Read more]

#1081180

December 15, 2024 at 9:48am

I was watching the news this morning and there was a bit about Billie Eilish and her backstage puppy room where rescue dogs were kept and they could de-stress there. I was thinking about how different the backstage room would have been for a group like Motley Crew in the 80's. I am not sure what made me think of that group, but then, like a half hour later, there was a commercial with a song called Home Sweet Home, by Motley Crew. Was this a glitch in the Matrix? LOL... [Read more]

#1080976

December 9, 2024 at 6:35pm

The wife was setting up the nativity set today and she yelled, "Elsa! You knocked over baby Jesus!" I don't know who else might find that very funny, but I did. LOL I thought this was worth remembering. (Elsa is our indoor cat. One of two. You might guess the other is Anna? Yep) ... [Read more]

#1080146

November 18, 2024 at 7:57pm

So, I was told I would look good in a Batman suit, but let me tell you, Batman wiggles too much...wiggle, wiggle, wiggle...... [Read more]

#1073022

June 22, 2024 at 12:51pm

I am still home recovering from a total shoulder replacement. I will be off work for a while yet, for which I have mixed feelings. My wife decided to invest in a 3d printer and since we didn't have any good place to put it, it is working in my small writing room as I type this. It isn't too loud, but it can be distracting. Guess I will have to focus more, huh? We have been buying the items made from the printer and there seems to be a good enough interest in them that the next step was ... [Read more]

#1072321

June 7, 2024 at 9:10pm

I just had shoulder surgery and am typing this with my left hand, total shoulder replacement, finally done! it wasn't so bad. the doctor asked if I wanted a prayer. Of course I did and it was well worth it! Writing will be difficult but wish me luck...... [Read more]

#1070567

May 5, 2024 at 8:15pm

I went to a special olympics event in Grand Rapids. There were a lot of people there! Of course, I sit in the section of bleachers no one else is near. I was a bit lonely, but not too bad. I got to listen to my audio book while waiting. My son had three different events he was in and managed ribbons in two of them. I think they were giving ribbons to everybody. He had fun and that is what was important. He didn't try to run away, so that was good. It was a good sight seeing him run with h... [Read more]

#1066112

March 11, 2024 at 8:13pm

I am listening to an audio book called Aether's Blessing, by Daniel Schinhofen and narrated by Andrea Parsneau. It is good. Maybe better than good. I am enjoying it, though it isn't for everyone. In fact, I am listening to it now! Daylight savings time today. How dumb, I think. I think it wears on me too much. Actually, I am too tired to continue....Goodnight!... [Read more]