Author Archives: thathobbitlady

Well, I don’t usually watch American Idol. I did way back in the day, the whole first season, with Justin and Kelly, and then the second season with Reuben and Clay, but after that I kind of lost interest. (I … Continue reading →

I’m sure everyone has their own “pet peeves” and I’m no exception. I have many, but here’s one that recently occurred to me, and I just want to gripe about it. Anyone who knows me knows that I have a … Continue reading →

My sister has issued a challenge. She reminded me that Ernest Hemmingway has such a way with words (while some others of us, on the other hand…with…way…words…not…have…) that he could write a novel in only six words. In case you … Continue reading →

I don’t know if anyone else has been keeping up with this Miss California thing that happened a few days ago, but Russ and I watch Nancy Grace every night to find out what’s happening with Tot Mom, and then … Continue reading →

Last summer I sold my 2000 Saturn to an old lady with an SUV who said she needed something smaller and more economical for running all over town. At the time it was kind of sad, and even now, as … Continue reading →

Life is like a Mah Jong game. You are dealt a certain number of tiles. Some of them you can see right away, some of them you can’t. As you play the game, more and more of what’s hidden will … Continue reading →

Sausage biscuit. McDonald’s has one. So does Hardee’s. And now Burger King and Arby’s have even jumped on the bandwagon. I’m not a particular fan of the sausage biscuit (way too greasy and fatty!) but I’ll try one on occasion, … Continue reading →

It’s been almost a month now since we signed on our house and started moving in. We are by no means DONE, but things are coming along quite nicely. Here’s a little pictoral update on our new home, thus far. … Continue reading →

So I just got this idea, while I was sitting eating lunch. It was the most delicious sandwich ever! If you want to make a sandwich really great, top it with thin slices of red pepper. But…No, that is not … Continue reading →

Yesterday the weather forecast said “Sunday: Chance of snow 80%.” Well, this is one time the weatherman got it right. The ground outside is about 80% covered with snow, even as I write this.