Back in the early 00s I had a coworker in my department who was in his late 40s. I was in my late 20s. All of us in the department would share music together back then by burning CDs. One…
Friday 5: More questions about our favorite topic
Rabbit rabbit! Happy September, which, blah. Even though it continues to be actual, official summer through September 22, I am trying to switch myself into an autumnal mindset. Today is also National Forgiveness Day (I forgive, I do not forget),…
An easy peanut brittle recipe
Peanut brittle is a ‘fancy’ candy I remember from my childhood but I don’t see it around much anymore. Occasionally I will make peanut brittle for friends (and us) to enjoy. I think candy can be something that’s very daunting…
Wordless Wednesday 2023 Wk 35
Good and Meh: Week 34
Hey, not every blog post is a substack-quality work of art, okay? Good things: Monday: I went to the Phillies game with Mom & John and they won 10-4. Not only did they win, but we saw Bryce Harper hit…
Friday 5: Until it hurts
Happy Friday, and my last official Summer Friday of the season. Booooo! I’m not down the shore because it’s been raining off and on all day both here and there. Instead, WM and I had breakfast at a lovely twee…
Wordless Wednesday 2023 WK 34
TikTok made me do it: two songs and a cake
Yes, I have a TikTok account. My TikTok content is 85% based on who I follow and the content that I like (Disney, nerdery, happy dancing, humor) and 15% completely random content. For example, I’m currently watching the entirety of…
Friday 5: Career Day
Happy Friday, friends! Today is National Mail Order Catalog Day (I miss those) and National Fajita Day (I prefer tacos now.) I’ve had a mentally jangly few weeks for no explanation and I finally feel it ebbing. What’s been helping…
Pennies from heaven for you and for me
Alternate blog title #1: Tell me you grew up in a working class family without telling me you grew up in a working class family. Alternate blog title #2: Coinstar can take their 12.5% coin counting fee and shove it…
Wordless Wednesday 2023 WK 33
Friday 5: For argument’s sake
Happy Friday! Today was my summer Friday and I took Mom to the beach for the day. It was a good day; however, I think I have to find a new beach. I’ve been going to Margate for years and…
