You’re probably not going to be able to get a true lacquer finish on an outdoor surface. You might be able to get an approximate with a high gloss paint and maybe a coat of poly on top. But once you do that, painting over it is really really difficult! So, if you want to try a red, start off with an exterior…

My front door used to be that color too! I love it. Over the years I’ve changed it many times. Now it’s a medium warm blue. But who knows what color it will be next year? It’s such an easy, impactful change. There are two doors in our neighborhood painted what I can only describe and medium baby-sit brown. Several…

I wish restaurants would ask if people want the “extras” that are included in many restaurant plates. If my husband and I go out for sit-down sandwiches, they automatically come with either one or two sides. Usually, it’s fries or chips - far too many for both of use to eat. Sometimes I remember to request fries with…

Same here. In this heat, if you eat at a restaurant and don’t plan on going straight home, a doggie bag is not wise. 

I’m normally a sucker for action flicks - especially those with female protagonists. I’ll even watch the silly ones. But this one was really really just too stupid and I couldn’t finish it. 

We have dined outdoors at socially distanced patio restaurants before vaccination. (We were traveling out of state for medical appointments.) After vaccination, we are still mainly dining outdoors or takeout - but not often, before or after. Soon it will be too hot, so taking advantage of the weather while we can.

We have a nice (shockingly inexpensive) pool at the Y. Everyone is well behaved there. Probably because they don’t serve alcohol and times are structured for various age groups and ability groups! 

I still do that! I only wear makeup when I meet up with the girls, or we go out to dinner or a bar or at larger family gatherings. All other places can handle my bare face. Although, because I’m pale I do like to keep a rosy shade of lipstick or balm (natural for me) on my lips if I’m not wearing a mask.

I replaced that set with a set from Whirlpool that was large capacity (we have a dog and have to wash a lot of blankets), with minimal digital controls. Just don’t get some with “smart” technology that has an app associated with it! I should have known better. The guy who came to pick up our broken Maytag washer said,…

Maytag. GAAAA! 

Hey y’all. Remember a couple of weeks ago when I posted about buying new “smart” washer and dryer and worried about replacing our 30 year old set with this set? Yep. The new washer cut out after a week. Jesus Christ. Thankfully Lowe’s in our area the manager was super nice and helped me to return it and replace the…

Yellow squash. The fight is with my husband who has some kind of childhood aversion. I made creamed squash last night with these beautiful baby yellow squash, carmelized onions, cream and butter. It was glorious. He could barely gag down a bite. Oh well, he puts up with a lot of other things so I guess I can let this…

Yellow squash. The fight is with my husband who has some kind of childhood aversion. I made creamed squash last night with these beautiful baby yellow squash, carmelized onions, cream and butter. It was glorious. He could barely gag down a bite. Oh well, he puts up with a lot of other things so I guess I can let this…

I love cilantro raw in salsas or Viet sandwiches or fresh rolls. I just don’t like it cooked, especially with coconut milk in curries. That’s when it goes “soapy.”

I love cilantro raw in salsas or Viet sandwiches or fresh rolls. I just don’t like it cooked, especially with coconut milk in curries. That’s when it goes “soapy.”

Still looking for sandals I would marry. Birkenstocks give me a Flintstone foot vibe and they don’t fit my feet that well. Miz Mooz sandals seem to fit my narrower, buniony feet best, but I haven’t found THE ONE.

Still looking for sandals I would marry. Birkenstocks give me a Flintstone foot vibe and they don’t fit my feet that well. Miz Mooz sandals seem to fit my narrower, buniony feet best, but I haven’t found THE ONE.

I refuse to splurge on Eileen Fisher, but I’m with you. Don’t have many hot flashes or other symptoms other than some flashes of ANGER at my husband for nothing at all! I haven’t needed HRT. Mainly it’s weight gain, lethargy/fatigue and being super hot at night. I also can’t stand any item of clothing squeezing my…

I refuse to splurge on Eileen Fisher, but I’m with you. Don’t have many hot flashes or other symptoms other than some flashes of ANGER at my husband for nothing at all! I haven’t needed HRT. Mainly it’s weight gain, lethargy/fatigue and being super hot at night. I also can’t stand any item of clothing squeezing my…

As a side note, putting your clothes on wooden hangers makes you really decide if a particular piece of clothing is “wooden hanger worthy.” Makes it easier to get rid of things! I bought mine on Amazon (my Smile support is for Planned Parenthood).