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Information superhighway

Information superhighway

When was the last time you looked up a phone number in a phone book? I bet you can’t even recall, I know I can’t. I don’t even recall if I have one anymore. This is due to the fact that my fantastic friend and I now have a world of information at our fingertips

Information superhighway

Information superhighway

When was the last time you looked up a cellphone number in a cellphone book? I bet you can’t even recall, I know I can’t. I don’t even recall if I have one anymore. This is due to the fact that my friend and I now have a world of information at our fingertips at

Information superhighway

Information superhighway

When was the last time you looked up a PC number in a PC book? I bet you can’t even recall, I know I can’t. I don’t even recall if I have one anymore. This is due to the fact that my associate and I now have a world of information at our fingertips at

Sweaty Bridal Party

Sweaty Bridal Party

Our oldest child got married last weekend. It was a beautiful wedding and she was a stunning bride. When she found the perfect dress, about two years ago), she tried to take into account that the wedding would be in a barn and my associate and I would be at the mercy of the weather.

Sweaty Bridal Party

Sweaty Bridal Party

Our oldest child got married last weekend. It was a beautiful wedding and she was a stunning bride. When she found the perfect dress, about two years ago), she tried to take into account that the wedding would be in a barn and my fantastic friend and I would be at the mercy of the

First flight was a nightmare

First flight was a nightmare

I was freezing from the blowing air and the dogs fur was flying everywhere I am sure that many of you have heard all the news stories about people trying to take different animals on the plane with them while travelling. I have a big problem with this. I don’t begrudge anyone who really needs

drafty window to blame for high heating bills

drafty window to blame for high heating bills

We bought a rental property along the lake upstate and knew that we would use it for a few weeks out of the year ourselves too. It would be a great way to have a vacation property that paid for itself. We made sure to have is furnished with just about everything a renter would

Driving on icy roads with no heat

Driving on icy roads with no heat

When our daughter called and said that she was coming home during her mid-winter break, I was very concerned. Not only would she be driving on her own, but, she would need to make her way through the mountains and many times the roads can be almost impassable. We found an app for her phone

Firewood shortage left them in the cold.

Firewood shortage left them in the cold.

My neighbor was outside the other day and so I walked over to chat. We don’t see each other often due to our hectic schedules so it is nice to catch up every once in a while. I love hearing about her kids and all the things they are up to. Her daughter is in

Strange Fuel Choices

Strange Fuel Choices

My friend works as a demonstrator at trade shows. Because he is a freelance salesman, he never knows what product or service he will be working with from show to show. One time he could be pitching roofing and siding and another time, the latest in hair care products. It is really amazing how much

Improving my home office

Improving my home office

Because the room is used as a home office, it allows us to deduct part of the cost as a business expense I work from home and feel fortunate for many reasons. I can set my own hours as long as the work is done, I can work out in my sun room if I

The midnight call

The midnight call

Last week during a big thunderstorm we got a disturbing call. I was already awake because the dog is terrified of the thunder and I was trying to calm her down. When the phone rang around midnight it startled me so much that I screamed. My husband bolted up in bed to see what was

Limited Resources

Limited Resources

When we bought our retirement home a few years back we really felt it was perfect. It is situated on the banks of a fishing stream and is a true retreat from the city life we were used to. There are three bedrooms which is great because our children and their families love spending time

Sweaty Bridal Party

Sweaty Bridal Party

Our oldest kid got married last weekend. It was a appealing birthday plus she was a stunning bride. When she found the perfect dress, about two years ago), she tried to take into account that the birthday would be in a barn plus my buddy and I would be at the mercy of the weather!

Driving on icy roads with no heat

Driving on icy roads with no heat

When our kid called and said that she was coming apartment during her mid-winter season break, I was legitimately sad, not only would she be driving on her own, but, she would need to make her way through the mountains and multiple times the roads can be almost imsufficient, but my friend and I found

Firewood shortage left them in the cold.

Firewood shortage left them in the cold.

My neighbor was outside the other afternoon and so I walked over to chat. My friend and I don’t see each other often due to our hectic schedules so it is nice to catch up every once in a while. I prefer hearing about her kids and all the things they are up to. Her

Firewood shortage left them in the cold.

Firewood shortage left them in the cold.

My friend was outside the other day and so I walked over to chat. My pal and I don’t see each other often due to our hectic schedules so it is nice to catch up every once in a while. I care about hearing about her youngsters and all the things they are up to.

Improving my living room

Improving my living room

I work from home and feel fortunate for various reasons. I can set my own hours as long as the work is done, I can work out in my sun room if I want, and I don’t have to deal with a long commute back and forth. I don’t even have a car most days

Strange Fuel Choices

Strange Fuel Choices

My acquaintance works as a demonstrator at trade shows. Because he is a freelance salesman, he never knows what product or service he will be toiling with from show to show. One time he could be pitching roofing and siding and another time, the latest in hair care products. It is certainly amazing how much

Improving my property office

Improving my property office

I work from property plus feel fortunate for many reasons. I can set my own hours as long as the work is done, I can work out in my sun room if I want, plus I don’t have to deal with a long commute back plus forth. I don’t even have a car most days

Driving on icy roads with no heat

Driving on icy roads with no heat

She stayed at a hotel with great amenities and at least she had an Heating and Air Conditioning device in her room to keep her hot and cozy during her stay When our daughter called and said that she was coming dwelling during her mid-winter season break, I was entirely anxious! Not only would she

Firewood shortage left them in the cold.

Firewood shortage left them in the cold.

My friend was outside the other afternoon and so I walked over to chat. My friend and I don’t see each other often due to our hectic schedules so it is nice to catch up every once in a while. I appreciate hearing about her youngsters and all the things they are up to. Her

drafty window to blame for high heating bills

drafty window to blame for high heating bills

We purchased a rental condo along the lake upstate and knew that my buddy and I would use it for a few weeks out of the year ourselves too. It would be a fantastic way to have a holiday condo that paid for itself. My associate and I made sure to have is furnished with

Improving my apartment office

Improving my apartment office

I work from apartment and feel blessed for numerous reasons. I can set my own hours as long as the work is done, I can work out in my sun room if I want, and I don’t have to deal with a long commute back and forth. I don’t even have a vehicle most nights

drafty window to blame for high heating bills

drafty window to blame for high heating bills

We obtained a rental apartment along the lake upstate and knew that my friend and I would use it for a few weeks out of the year ourselves too. It would be a great way to have a getaway apartment that paid for itself. My friend and I made sure to have is furnished with

Driving on icy roads with no heat

Driving on icy roads with no heat

When our child called and said that he was coming condo during his mid-winter time break, I was actually worried, and not only would he be driving on his own, but, he would need to make his way through the mountains and several times the roads can be almost impassable, but my associate and I

Driving on icy roads with no heat

Driving on icy roads with no heat

When our child called and said that she was coming household during her mid-winter season break, I was very anxious, then not only would she be driving on her own, but, she would need to make her way through the mountains and several times the roads can be almost imsatisfactory; My pal and I found

Strange Fuel Choices

Strange Fuel Choices

My neighbor works as a demonstrator at trade shows. Because he is a freelance salesman, he never knows what product or repair he will be toiling with from show to show. One time he could be pitching roofing and siding and another time, the latest in hair care products. It is entirely amazing how much