I drove to Rite Aid to get batteries. First, I froze my hands cleaning the car without gloves. Then I had fun sliding through a stop sign despite new tires and new brakes. The plows haven't been around. I bought gloves. They are bright pink but warm and have grippy palms so I can drive with them. Later, I shall take photos ( Read more... )

It was much easier dealing with the insurance company this time than it was after the crash I had two years ago.  That previous experience is what made me switch insurance companies.  I went to the body shop after work and many photos were taken, then I got an estimate of the repair costs. $1700.  I am so glad I won't actually have to pay that ( Read more... )

I had an unfortunate incident with my car today.  The kind that involves insurance companies and body shops.  I don't feel like calling the insurance company.  I don't feel like dealing with the body shop.  I don't want to have to rent a car.  Oh, my car is drivable, but I will obviously need to rent a car when the slightly broken one is being ( Read more... )

I bought a Crock Pot today.  It is currently full of something that I am hoping will be corn soup.  I decided to buy a slow cooker after spending much time online this morning (yes, during work) looking at recipes for stews and soups.  As I do not have all the ingredients for any of the recipes I found for corn soup/chowder, I just threw in ( Read more... )