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It’s called a uniform for a reason #SOL24
Since I spent yesterday ranting about the Honda manufacturers tap dancing all over my emotions, I figured I'd keep that good energy going and rant about something else that has...
A feature I didn’t know to request on my Honda CRV: a pop the trunk button #SOL24
Once upon a time in August 2023, I bought a new car. This car was (is--I still own it as August was only seven months ago) a brand new 2023 Honda CRV sport hybrid model. It has a...
Pause. Consider resources before committing. #SOL24
When I made my list of resolutions goals for the year, I should have added pause and consider resources before committing or volunteering to do something. I was reminded of this...
I can overthink anything, even #SOL24
Surprising no one, I have been overthinking my blog again, which has led to me not posting any reviews of the books I've recently read. Regular readers of the blog know that I...
The Traitors (Peacock): The Best Thing I Saw on TV This Week
Okay, so I was texting with a friend on Jan. 23 (as one does) when she told me that her current TV obsession is The Traitors, a reality show on Peacock. I had never heard of it,...
Recalibrating. Again. #SOL24
At the beginning of the year when I made my goal lists, I initially had two things on there that I ultimately deleted. One was learn TikTok and the other was to post to Instagram...
New Year, New Goals
Welp, the first week of the new year has been and gone, so I guess it's time to think about goals for 2024. Reading Goal Since I didn't post any goals for 2023, there's nothing...
New Layout!
In today's post, I tell you a couple of things re: the new layout of ye olde blog. My blog has a new address, so if you were following me over at Wordpress or are using an RSS...
The top 4 things on my Christmas wish list
My daughter started pressing me out for my Christmas list before Black Friday, and I just finished it last Wednesday, so needless to say I am way behind the ball here. I told her...