Still have a couple of hours left “before the ball drops”. Enough time to weigh my possibilities and decide if watching other people party is relevant. I do have an invitation to a house party, thanks to son #2, but the logistics of getting there and back again are a heady barrier. I mean, the year would change, if I stayed late.
posted in technology | Comments Off on Fast away the old year passes | 267 words
A nod to the person that phoned AND sent an email asking to get in touch with me later in the day, and then didn’t. As someone who hates making reservations for anything, you harden my resolve.
posted in economy | Comments Off on Fixed at your end | 250 words
My time was spent poorly. Now that I’m past the halfway point (to being one of the oldest living people on the planet), I’m discovering all sorts of things. Like good music, good food, scenic places. Stoves that do everything well. How not to fall on an icy roadway.
posted in humour, music | Comments Off on Past half | 287 words
Feeling that none listen to what you have to say? Afraid that your wants and needs remain unnoticed by those around you? From now on, just go on some of the better social media sites mixed in with some online shopping. There. Feeing any better?
posted in technology, Wx | Comments Off on A prop for my phone? Why? | 275 words
In the car, coming back from one of those last minute runs to the frozen food store. On the radio, an interview with an author about his new cookbook. And, I’m gobsmacked. My kids missed out on some staples of the Canadian diet, probably because I was willing to thaw on their behalf.
posted in food | Comments Off on Classic foods | 305 words
I admit to peeking at the flyers. I did check out the early welcome on the website. But, I did NOT go to a single Boxing Day Extravaganza. Groceries don’t count. Nor does a minor purchase on the “Bay”.
posted in economy | Comments Off on Casting an offer into the stream | 248 words
Wow! Forget sleeping and the next day just zooms on by. Seriously, I looked at the clock and realized that I’d spent the span of a day without pause. Kitchen efforts, mainly.
posted in environment, food | Comments Off on A day on fast forward | 262 words
Proof that the years are rolling by, #426: Son #1 explained that he’d be reducing his time on a longboard, because he no longer recovers as quickly as he once did.
posted in environment | Comments Off on Mixed gifting signals | 270 words
Nothing left on my list to do, except wait for the freezing rain to begin. I picked up more food related items this morning, before the personal energy shortage set in. We’re good for a couple of days “close to home”. And the people who bring gifts (that’s you, CanPost and UPS) are outstanding. All deliveries in, before the scheduled dates. That’s service!
posted in technology, Wx | Comments Off on The weather will not merit observation | 269 words
My urge to travel during the holiday period has diminished greatly. The same social obligation remains, but a combination of weather forecasts and modes of transportation mean that I’m going for FaceTime, instead of face time.
posted in economy, travel | Comments Off on On the economics of travel | 254 words
