Happy Memorial Day!

Yes, it’s Memorial Day weekend here in the good old USofA, when we remember those who served out country by going to sales and eating a lot. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. Personally I am going to take… Continue Reading

Mothers Day Memories

This was published in a slightly different form at Perfume Smellin’ Things years ago; since Mother’s Day is coming this weekend I thought I’d share a few memories of my mom. Long ago back I was asked to do a… Continue Reading

Winner of the Draw

Is Jeanne! Please hit the “Contact Us” radio button to send your contact info. Image: Internets

Grab Bag Give-Away

Well, this week kicked my butt again- starting on the roof and the pool deck. I have found that it’s more acceptable to tell people that they will be being served a buffet of roast loved ones with a garnish… Continue Reading

Etat Libre d’Orange You Or Someone Like You

Well, I have almost emerged from the redo-follies. I still have a few more things to tick off the list including continuing to have doors put in and lighting in the front. If course it would help if A) the… Continue Reading

Happy Holiday!

Happy Passover and Happy Easter to those of you celebrating. I’m taking the day off: most of the Reno follies are paused (after kicking my butt) and I am going to pause to smell the roses, or at least the… Continue Reading

Old Versus New: Estée Lauder Youth Dew

Okay, first we will get the latest of the building follies out of the way. This one isn’t even about the painters. This past weekend was pretty glorious after may rainy ones so I took off for a drive. This… Continue Reading