So, a few weeks ago, mom tells me we're going to have a big family together this Saturday, so I ask off for that day and (somehow) ending up getting off Friday, Saturday AND Sunday.  Now, normally, I work Fri-Mon nights, so that was kind of weird.  But, I call mom and Jim on Monday to ask (among other things) what time in the afternoon the get ( Read more... )

It snowed a little bit earlier today, but I think it stopped for now.  I went outside briefly to throw away a can of grease (they've told us not to dump grease down the drain here as it might clog the pipes, so I've been putting into plastic coffee cans) and I noticed the snow was hard and crunchy, not the usual soft, so I guess there's still a bit ( Read more... )

So, how would you like to get some FREE books?

No, it's not a scam or "Do this and you have to buy more later" type thing.  I found this neat site called Bookmooch.com.  Basically, here's how it works, you become a member and then you list books that you are willing to send out to other people.  For each book you're willing to donate to the cause ( Read more... )