By popular request, here is one of the yarn things I bought. I still need to call and order stuff from the West Coast. I bought this set from Expression Fiber Arts. It’s called Romantic Morning Hues, 50% Merino Wool, 50% Mulberry Silk, “pearlescent fingering,” the total of 2200 yards. Now I have no idea
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When Zoogleal Mat Goes Bad
An explosion is a rapid expansion in volume associated with an extremely vigorous outward release of energy, usually with the generation of high temperatures … Explosion – Wikipedia We make efforts to avoid sudden loud noises in our family, so it was particularly jarring when yesterday, as Gordon and I were knee-deep in the wonder
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Centruoides vittatus
Gordon was stung by a scorpion last night in our kitchen. His toe started swelling, so I dragged him to ER. The stings of Texas scorpions are not deadly in general, since our guys are not that venomous. You have to go to Arizona to get into serious danger. But he has never been stung
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The Woe of Bulldogs and Other Things
Sookie had to have an eye surgery. I am not quite clear on the details but flesh around one of her eyes was putting pressure on the eyeball and eye lid. She came through it with flying colors but when we brought her home, she was slightly doped up. We are in our study, playing
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Pfizer Dose 2
Yesterday I had my second Pfizer dose. I was told to expect fever, chills, headache, fatigue, etc. I have nothing so far. I was tired yesterday, but I think it was less about the vaccine and more about not sleeping well the night before and then going furniture shopping, because Kid 2’s bed is not
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Novella finished
So we finished the “novella” project. It was supposed to be a 20K story. It is now 40K. I am not sure what reaction this will produce on the editorial end. Once we have more details, a cover, and a preorder link, I will let you know more. We are pivoting back trying to take
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Cardio Screenings, Shots, and House Andrews
This is me trying to make a funny face at the CVS after my first Pfizer shot yesterday. I ended up looking deranged, hehe. The saga of shots. Unlike other states or even other areas of our state, getting vaccinated against COVID is a nightmare of virtually standing in line, refreshing, refreshing, refreshing, finally getting
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House Buying: Paperwork, Thy Name is Pain
Documents you need to obtain a mortgage when you are conventionally employed. tax returns pay stabs or w-2 bank statements gift letters, in case you’re borrowing money from family photo ID Documents you need to obtain a mortgage when you are self-employed and you are a writer. And now it is your turn to tell
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On College Student Texts, Surprising Topics of
MLA vs APA Kid 2: I’m having to write an essay for one of my biology classes in APA, while the other biology class just assigned a research thesis in MLA. Kid 2: This is dumb. Kid 2: Ok, in mathematics, there are universal rules that everyone abides by and it is the agreed upon
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How I Got Scammed on Kickstarter
Behold the great huntress. As you all know, this is Tuna. In addition to Tuna we have Oliver and Salem, who are both senior cats. We are a multiple litter box household. So when I saw Catson on Kickstarter, I decided to back it. I considered pledging money for 2 Catsons, but I am naturally
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Texas Castles
Are homes really that big in Texas? A reader of Hidden Legacy Here are three Texas castles for you. 🙂 These are the “entry level” Texas mansions. Texas Castle 1 – 8627 Terra Dl, San Antonio, TX 78255 Lot: 1.08 acres. Size: 6,104 sq. ft. Price: $1,475,000. I can hear Californians screaming from here. 🙂
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Squatters
When we considered buying this house, one of the biggest plusses for it was a second garage and a little apartment above it. Those with adult children know that being able to offer them their own private space, even a small one, is worth its weight in gold. Literally, if you are buying a house
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