It's been seven years since I last had an eye exam. I had to pull out the paperwork to be sure; I had to fill out info for the doctor, and between having the first appointment of the day and not remembering much of what happened last time, I figured doing the pre-fill thing would be better and I'd printed the form when I made the appointment ( Read more... )

Several weather forecasters predicted that this coming week would be beautiful--not a single 90 in site. On my way home from an errand today? The temp in my car read 97F. Sigh ( Read more... )

It's almost like I have a life! Wow. Okay, where to start ( Read more... )

I had to go out today. I didn't run to Target last night like I'd wanted to. Since I was off, and I knew he'd be there, I also wanted to run to Stratford to see R. This worked out as my dad still needed to get stuff for mom and grandma and wanted my opinion on things, and Stratford is a big enough mall with a lot of choices to permit us to ( Read more... )

It's a struggle for me to be productive these days. I want to find a job, I keep searching for a job, but I come up with very little. It's my current eternal question: Do I just want a job, and therefore take whatever comes up first, or do I want a career, and therefore sit on my hands until such a thing comes along? I really really really want ( Read more... )

It's too cold outside ( Read more... )

Some interesting new foods I've tried recently ( Read more... )

My favorite sign-changer has been at it again. (This would be the sign in front of Dukane Carton Craft on Kirk Road in St. Charles.)

A few weeks ago, the sign read "Too Hot To Change The Sign."
Then, when it turned rainy, "Too Wet To Change The Sign."

Now?

"Practice Safe Lunch Use A Condiment."

I love these people. :)