A Pinch of Joy

Several hot days predicted for the next couple weeks with no air conditioning. In October!!!  Which will come first: the new air conditioning unit or the first frost of the season?   My money is on both coming at the same time!!  Around November when blizzard season starts.   Not complaining, though. All good wishes […]

After I signed the contract with the heat pump guy, he said we are quite a ways out because the units are on back order for several jobs.  I thought no big deal because the worst of the hot weather is over for the season.  And some weather gremlin thought, “oh Charlene, baahahah”  and sent […]

Labor Day our heatpump stopped pumping cold air for good. Called five companies. First wouldn’t put in writing the specs of the unit they proposed. Two ignored the call. One keeps postponing appointments. Only one showed up and had his estimate in my email by the end of the day. Decision made as that was […]

We attended a family baby shower yesterday, scheduled before kickoff and featuring a huge tv screen. Guests of all ages showed up in team colors. Grandma-to-be made Yoda and Baby Yoda deviled eggs in keeping with the Star Wars nursery theme.  As part of our gift, we passed on the 100 year plus high chair Wheel’s […]

Happy Labor Day Weekend! Already! Thanks for stopping by to share your awesome posts, recipes, projects and more. Featured from last week:  Fat Dad Foodie – Reeses Pieces Pumpkin Cookies  Blessed Simplicity – Delicious Greek Yogurt Protein Shake  Chasing My Life – Honey Caramel Macadamia Tart    Filling the Jars – Stop Thinking and Start […]