I bought a new mattress and box springs for my bed last year. The old mattress was one of the firm ones, and it was about 8 years old. It had seen better days. In fact, it was almost impossible for me to get a good night’s sleep, because it felt like I was laying [...]
Off My Rocker
I’ve been in my “new” house for almost a year, and I still don’t have any furniture for my porch. Don’t laugh, but I’ve had my eye on those beautiful rocking chairs at Cracker Barrel for a long while now. I’m not quite ready to retire yet, but there’s just something I love about those [...]
Moving Sucks!
I hate moving. I sold my old house and bought a new one nearly a year ago, and I really hope that’s the last time I ever have to move. I did it the hard way - loaded up my car and made about a thousand trips back and forth between the old [...]
They’re Back!
You know how I said I rarely see a spider in the house now? I must have jinxed myself. I got up yesterday morning and saw a huge spider running across the kitchen floor. Orkin has definitely helped with the problem, but they haven’t addressed the real source. I’ve been telling [...]
Protecting the Environment
I’m definitely not the world’s most eco-friendly person, but I do what I can to help the environment. I’ve been recycling for years. I collect aluminum, other metals, glass, plastic, cardboard, and mixed paper. Each Saturday morning, I drop everything off at the recycle center. I’m always amazed at just how [...]
Attack of the Killer Mosquitoes
When I moved into this house last year, there was a serious spider infestation. I signed a one year contract with Orkin, and now I rarely see a spider. But as luck would have it, my contract is coming to a close - and my property has been invaded by swarms of gigantic mosquitoes! These [...]
The Ghost and Miss Tish
As I mentioned just recently, my TV has been turning itself on for months - usually between 3 and 4 AM. Well, it happened again. At 3:39 AM, I woke to a blaring television. I got up, walked to the living room, saw a few seconds of an infomercial about Macular Degeneration, [...]
A More Comfortable Blogging Experience
My home office is in serious need of new furniture. I think Abe Lincoln wrote the Gettysburg address while sitting at this desk. As for the chair, I’m willing to bet that it’s made from wood from George Washington’s cherry tree. An updated look would certainly be nice, but there’s much more [...]
My TV is Possessed!
You may recall that I freaked out back in October when my TV came on by itself - two days in a row! Well, since that time, this has become somewhat of a regular event. The TV usually turns itself on between 3 and 4 AM, at least every couple of weeks. [...]
Create Your Own Lamps!
I don’t have overhead lighting in my living room, so I rely entirely on lamps. My lamps were purchased from a local retail store with a limited selection of Contemporary lamps, so they don’t necessarily fit my decor as well as they should. Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to create unique [...]
