We own a 2018 Honda Civic. Someone (not me!) was very set on a brand new color for that model year. Spoiler alert, you should probably pass on the first year of anything. Sonic grey pearl was the paint color, if you were wondering, purchased from Stokes Honda. Last year, the side mirrors started peeling. … Continue reading Oh, Honda
Can a Cat Have a Death Wish?
She looks adorable, right? You'd never guess that such a sweet thing would have an obsession with eating things that could kill her. Or at the very least, run up vet bills. This girl is obsessed with plastic. She goes out of her way to find it. We usually manage to catch her. Usually. The … Continue reading Can a Cat Have a Death Wish?
Alexa Needs to Mind her Own Business
Sure, Alexa is useful for some things. Turning Christmas lights on or off. Giving me a heads up when there's a tornado watch. Locking the door after I've gone upstairs. But there are other times when she feels the need to insert her two cents when no one asked. For example, in the middle of … Continue reading Alexa Needs to Mind her Own Business
Covid and Access
If you're going to scoff at Covid, just move on right along. It actually IS still a thing, and as of Sunday, my parents were still testing positive (after about 10 days). They're okay, thankfully. However, it brought some unsettling things to light - namely that it's not so easy to get care and treatment, … Continue reading Covid and Access
Yeah, That Didn’t Work So Well, LOL
So while I've usually had some kind of alcohol in my house, even liquor, I had never attempted to drink liquor straight. Cocktails? Absolutely, I love a good cocktail. But never straight. Until last week. I got the bright idea to try whiskey. I should note that of the various liquors that have I've made … Continue reading Yeah, That Didn’t Work So Well, LOL
Florida Souvenirs
For the record, I actually started this post over 2 weeks ago, but I got interrupted by the flu. Flu season is no joke. I actually got a flu shot, the same time I got a COVID booster in October. I've had the flu a couple of times, and it was rough, but how long … Continue reading Florida Souvenirs
That Time I Sent a Flamingo to my In-Laws
Did you know that a yard flamingo is a sign that swingers live there? Yeah, me neither, lol. So my sister-in-law and her spouse moved to Florida. And she appreciates tacky souvenirs as much as anyone, so as a housewarming gift, I sent a small lighted flamingo yard decoration. See? Adorable, right? And then I … Continue reading That Time I Sent a Flamingo to my In-Laws
Why Does Medical Care Have to Be so Complicated?
I honestly believe that they just hope you'll give up, and then they won't have to pay claims. Except I enjoy living, and I require certain procedures and medications to continue doing so. So I deal with the frustration and occasionally throw something at a wall. But damn, I'm tired. Where to start? Billing? Insurance? … Continue reading Why Does Medical Care Have to Be so Complicated?
Legislators who Think they Control Women
Spoiler alert - South Carolina did not succeed in passing a total ban on abortions yesterday. They didn't have the votes in the senate, so it never came up for a full vote. The senate did further restrict the 6-week ban that was signed earlier this year, but that now has to go back to … Continue reading Legislators who Think they Control Women
Mammograms, AKA Contortionist Hell
There has GOT to be a better way to do this, right? I'm high-risk for breast cancer, so I don't skip it, but there's no way a mammogram was designed for small-breasted women. I mean, at least if you have a decent amount, there's something there to squish. When you're barely a B, there's just … Continue reading Mammograms, AKA Contortionist Hell