Most people get up in the morning and repeat the same actions as the day before. Since I find my morning routine amusing, I'm posting it. The alarm goes off at 5am. Usually, Elvis (cat) is sitting on my chest or shoulder trying to wake me up. Th… more »

This story starts at about 7am, which is about the time I finished a slice of pumpkin bread and a bucket of coffee. I've had a work lamp for about twenty five years. It is secured to the table with a clamp that includes a wing nut and has never been… more »

A bit of analysis can be applied to cleaning. Most people probably consider these things without even thinking about it. Do you want it spotless or just better? You can allow yourself to make it better. That means cleaning it to get rid of the b… more »

The secret is a long (about 15-20 foot) web strap. Wrap it around the bumper and run it through the car. First check the bumper cover to see if anything is bent, in the way, or would otherwise prevent it from popping back into place. You're going t… more »

The story begins on Sunday, late in the afternoon. I spent the whole day raking, aside from breaks for meals and a few rounds of a silly computer game. I was very tired. I graciously offered to make everyone in the house an egg sandwich. Egg s… more »