Almost immediately after posting last Friday’s post, which made a quick reference to the fella’s father’s list of  ”true cookies” I began to get comments requesting this list of true cookies.  Right on cue I got a moderately irate message from the fella’s father demanding I print a list of the true [...]

Anyone who’s nearly ripped a fingernail off trying to remove a sparkle embedded in their face, raise their hand!  I currently have so many sparkles running in the part of my hair I’ve decided to just tell people it’s a holiday barrette. You weren’t going to get a post today because I nearly died this [...]

There are a few things that everyone needs in the kitchen.  I shall refer to them as the basics.  You know what I’m talking about, they’re the things even a frat boy would probably have in his dorm room (maybe only if he’s in culinary school.)  If you don’t own these basics:    A whisk, [...]

These are all the things you need for a workshop you can be proud of.  I know.  You don’t really care about having a workshop you can be proud of.  But you should, a home without a well stocked workshop can only lead to Anarchy.  ANARCHY I SAY! 1) The Basics Cordless drill and various drill [...]

If you’re read anything on this blog you’ve ascertained that I’m frugal.  Mostly out of necessity.  I make my money in batches, so when I have some in the bank I like to keep it there as long as possible in case I don’t work again for another 6 months.  Plus, I just come by [...]