Janel

Janel

Boating Instead of Dying

The last hot day of the summer, according to predictions. We pay more attention up here since we’re more at the mercy of the weather. No electricity means no air conditioner, either. And it was a scorcher! They said after…

It’s A Sheet But In Progress

It’s the thickest heaviest flannel I’ve ever come across. It’s a queen size flat sheet and it is absolutely going to end up as a dress with long sleeves. ChatGPT takes a crack at it – Ummmmm wut? That’s pretty,…

Half a Heart Waffle Iron

Craving for heart waffles. Darling says we can run a 700 watt appliance – in the summer – and not for very long. What’s the alternative? Only half a waffle iron. For only a few dollars more I could have…

My Baby Dog

Long ago when I first read books about dogs, the standard advice was to give your new puppy a hot water bottle and a ticking clock, so it will miss its mother less. As if any baby mammal would not…

The Mountain Man in the Fur Coat

I remember ripping an ad out of an old magazine when I was a kid. I don’t know where the picture went. When the internet became a thing, I started looking for it online but never with any luck, until…

I Could Scream

I didn’t scream, but I did the Y thing for about three whole seconds. Because of this article – Scroll down to “How to Switch Template Designs” and watch the 19 second silent video. OH. Didn’t know that was…

But Where Shall I Post

Kinda irritated with X again. Here’s what I was gonna post. (I’ll put the bitching after.) I was gonna say something along the lines: “VASAviation, first best source for airplane oops news! The airline hasn’t released the gender of the…

Laundry in Pioneer Days

Yikes! I’ve gone silent again. This must be resisted. Of course it’s all more difficult now. There are more steps between me and communication. That doesn’t mean it can’t be done. Say “NO” to a huge explanation of how the…