Two Major Hurricanes in Two Months
Are we ever going to take major action on Climate Change? With Hurricane Helene causing unheard of damage thousands of miles away in North Carolina, and Hurricane Milton about to slam into Florida’s Gulf Coast with 185 mile per hour winds, are people still choosing to ignore the link between global warming and powerful, more […]
Sensationalized Rate Cut Is Annoying Me
A ‘Jumbo’ Cut? While troubleshooting internet issues today, I typed cnn.com into my browser and saw this “YES!” I thought, “Finally!” I was super excited. After my divorce, I went from a 2.75% mortgage split with my wife to a 6.25% mortgage that I had to cover all on my own. Dang! But now, finally, […]
Switching from Xfinity to i3 back to Xfinity
Xfinity is better Over the past few years, I had noticed my Xfinity bill creeping up and up. A few years ago, it was about $80/month, and now it was $125/month. I found that type of thing annoying, and while a few years ago, there wasn’t really an alternative, I knew there were alternatives now. […]
Ways to Save Money at Home
Easy and Effective Ways to Save Money at Home As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualified purchases. Here are some easy ways to save money that can really add up over time. 1. Avoid using your dryer, especially in summer: Clothes dryers use up a lot of energy, and in summer, they will make […]
Review of ‘Lamentations’ by Liz Amore | A Poetry Collection
Thoughts and Responses to ‘Lamentations: A Book of Real Teenaged Feelings’ by Liz Amore While reading ‘Lamentations’ by Liz Amore, I was reminded of the power and often OVERpowering nature of our internal thoughts and feelings. We are dynamic, ever changing concoctions of emotion, thought, and past experience. On top of that, we are dutifully […]
From Lawn to Love: Converting Traditional Turf to Pollinator Friendly Landscaping
Converting from Conventional Lawn to Pollinator Friendly Plants As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualified purchases. I’ve never been much into lawns. Yes, like most, I can respect and admire a perfectly manicured lawn with a beautiful color and lush, healthy grass. But I’ve never been one to strive for something like that. The opposite […]
Your Summer Reading List
Summer Reading List I love reading, and I love sharing what I’ve read with others. I am in a book club at work, and we have read some amazing books over the past couple of years. I would like to share them with you here. All title are available from Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, […]
Summer Water Toys for Kids
Summer Water Toys for Kids My kids love playing with water. In fact I have noticed that most kids enjoy paying with the elements of nature like earth, wind, fire, and water. They seems so happy, and it keeps them busy and focused for a while. So here are some water toys that I found on […]
10 Questions to Ask Your Kids
10 Questions to Ask your Kids (make sure to read the Bonus Question!) Childhood is a magical time, and it goes by fast. Children have such a unique perspective on the world, here are 10 Questions to ask them. While you’re at it, ask your parents, too. 1. What do you think about a lot? […]
Summer Activity and Thinking Books for Learning
This Summer, Keep Your Kids Interested in Learning It’s hard to believe but summer is right around the corner. Whether you are traveling or at home, these books, games, and activities will keep your littles active. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualified purchases. Brain Quest Trivia and Books Brain Quest is probably the […]