Today, Steve and I had to spend some times in small claims court, thanks to a former customer of his that has gone off the deep end two years after the job was done. Anyway, I made a few observations while I sat in the back row of the courtroom as we waited for the … Continue reading Courtroom Kerfuffle
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Nice Is As Nice Does, Indeed (or In Deed)
"If you can't say something nice don't say anything at all." Yes, Mom, it's still ringing in my ears. It's an expression emblazoned on the psyches of millions of kids who've heard it thousands of times from mothers, grandmothers, and teachers. Now as for doing something nice, that's also a value that is instilled at … Continue reading Nice Is As Nice Does, Indeed (or In Deed)
Fan Page!
There are many New England Patriots fans cleaning up their living rooms, game rooms and dens, from the nachos, 7-layer dips, wings, and beer, that was part of the game-time tradition for today's championship game. I too am a fan although not as big a fan as others in my family; but I too am … Continue reading Fan Page!
The Regulars
In my younger days I was a waitress and a bartender. I loved it. I worked in family style and fine dining restaurants and both have their special charms. However, the one thing each has in common is: The Regulars. You know who they are, and you may even be one yourself. You have a favorite place, a … Continue reading The Regulars
I’m Afraid of Old People
I'm afraid of old people. Well, not really. It's just that I never really had spent time with the elderly. Other than my grandmother, my experience with anyone older than my parents was limited. The summer of 1995 I was what one might consider "underemployed". I'd quit a job without another one to go to, … Continue reading I’m Afraid of Old People
Beyond the Pale, Again: Hope It’s As Good as Yesterday’s Post
I so enjoyed writing using yesterday's prompt, Beyond the Pale; I had two ideas pop into my head at the same time. While yesterday was about the hike from hell, today I tell you another little story about my crazy fear of heights. When I was a kid, like just about any kid in Rhode … Continue reading Beyond the Pale, Again: Hope It’s As Good as Yesterday’s Post
No Lines, No Waiting…No Chance
I did my first bit of holiday shopping in an actual store today. I'm an on-line shopper for the most part, particularly when it comes to Christmas shopping--Amazon.com it my go-to site, for almost everything! I swore years ago that I wouldn't venture down Route 2 (in Warwick), where the majority of the major shopping … Continue reading No Lines, No Waiting…No Chance
Lenette’s Garden (Weekly Photo Challenge Entry #2)
Today's thank you is to the lovely Lenette (she's fourth from the left in the back). In 2004 I started a new job as a grants officer for a local United Way, and while I knew enough about two areas for which I was going to be responsible (school-age and early childhood education), there was one … Continue reading Lenette’s Garden (Weekly Photo Challenge Entry #2)
A Neighborhood Diaper Drive
I was perusing my photos today, looking for one something in particular, but instead I came across these. I thought they might make a nice addition to this week's Photo Challenge: Community. Last year, my husband and I wanted to do something for the Holiday Drive at Children's Friend (in Providence), but we weren't in a … Continue reading A Neighborhood Diaper Drive
Better Said Than I Could Have
Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, frankly the entire interweb is teeming with all things Veterans' Day; as it should be! One of my Facebook friends, who I wrote about the other day, posted her take on the day. I'm not saying it's any more sincere than all the other thank you's that I've read today, but what … Continue reading Better Said Than I Could Have
365 Days of Thank You 