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An update on Mrs. Freeholder
Checking In Housekeeping

An update on Mrs. Freeholder

We’re seeing some improvement. Most of the week she was so-so. Friday was the first day that she claimed to feel good, but she tired…

May 25, 2025
This was supposed to be a Report from the OP
Housekeeping

This was supposed to be a Report from the OP

I started a week ago writing it. It’s now saved as a draft, and hopefully, I’ll get it finished in a day or three. It…

September 24, 2024
Thanks for being my guinea pigs
Housekeeping

Thanks for being my guinea pigs

I’m trying out a new theme. I want something substantially like the old theme, which has unfortunately had some serious under-the-hood changes at some point.…

July 1, 2024July 1, 2024
Dark mode is working
Housekeeping

Dark mode is working

I had to go to a new plug-in, but there is now a working dark mode for the blog. Don’t know why the old one…

March 17, 2024March 17, 2024
Life in the thrall of migraine
Health Housekeeping

Life in the thrall of migraine

I think I may be nudging up to the edge of normality, although events of this week make me wonder. But I know that people…

March 9, 2024March 9, 2024
Blasted software
Housekeeping

Blasted software

It seems my “dark mode” plugin has crapped all over the bed, rendering images invisible when in dark mode. For the time being, it’s been…

March 9, 2024
@%!$ technology
Computers Housekeeping

@%!$ technology

Saturday night, the thunderstorms started moving through. They weren’t bad here, but there was this one lightning strike somewhere close by… And our Intertubz connection…

June 6, 2023June 6, 2023
I’ve forgotten how much fun it is having little kids around the house
Grandkids Housekeeping

I’ve forgotten how much fun it is having little kids around the house

And I want to emphasize the plural nature of the issue because both grandkids are now cutting teeth. The amount of drool is stupendous. Even…

February 24, 2023February 23, 2023
{inserts key into door lock}
Grandkids Housekeeping

{inserts key into door lock}

Turns key, opens door. Gropes for the light switch. Trips over an unidentified something. Manages not to fall by grabbing something that turns out to…

January 31, 2023February 1, 2023
Report from the OP, January 24, 2023
Grandkids Housekeeping Reports from the OP

Report from the OP, January 24, 2023

Whew. It’s been how long since I last reported? Two weeks? And this is the fourth day I’ve worked on this, trying to get it…

January 24, 2023January 24, 2023
Armageddon Refrigerator Says
Armageddon Refrigerator Housekeeping

Armageddon Refrigerator Says

The thing seems to be fixated on bunkers lately. I have to wonder why. A housekeeping note: It’s been sort of stupid busy here all…

January 19, 2023January 19, 2023
Well, look who’s back!
Housekeeping Public Service Announcements

Well, look who’s back!

(Via The Racontuer Report) BigCountryExpat has resurfaced. And on Blogspot, no less.

November 12, 2022November 12, 2022
Intellectual Froglegs: Save America/Save the World Election Special
Housekeeping Public Service Announcements

Intellectual Froglegs: Save America/Save the World Election Special

One of the two best renditions of the Star Spangled Banner contained within. Plus the usual Joe Dan skewering of Democrats. And some good tunes.…

November 7, 2022November 6, 2022
Report from the OP, September 19, 2022
Housekeeping Reports from the OP

Report from the OP, September 19, 2022

Geeze, it’s been a week since I posted? Time flies when the weather is beautiful and you’re working what’s left of your butt off. A…

September 19, 2022September 19, 2022
Where was Jack when the lights went out?
Housekeeping Prepping

Where was Jack when the lights went out?

Stumbling around in the dark, cursing himself because he hadn’t bought a decent flashlight, and hoping that sound he heard wasn’t an intruder. A few…

August 14, 2022August 14, 2022
When it rains, it Wuflus
Housekeeping I hate it when that happens

When it rains, it Wuflus

I’ll try and do the posts I wanted to do 6 days ago sometime soon. But for right now, this is the post you’re going…

May 23, 2022May 23, 2022
I’m well
Housekeeping

I’m well

It’s just I don’t see much to write about. We’re pretty much in the same place we’ve occupied for the last while. I suppose we’re…

April 22, 2022April 22, 2022
The return of my usual sunny disposition  :-)
Grandkids Housekeeping

The return of my usual sunny disposition :-)

I can’t say if it’s the new drugs, prayer or both, but something is doing some good. I’m on Day 4 of “No migraine!”, at…

April 8, 2022April 8, 2022
Broad Spectrum Incompetence
Good Help Is Hard To Find Housekeeping

Broad Spectrum Incompetence

The good news is that I’m working on Day 2 of “Not Having a Migraine”. This is unfortunately due in no part to my choice…

April 5, 2022April 5, 2022
I’m here
Ancient Wisdom Housekeeping

I’m here

Somewhat barely, anyway. Eight migraines in the last 10 days. One right now. I am attempting to embrace the suck. Oddly enough, while searching for…

April 3, 2022April 3, 2022
Hanging in there
Ham Radio Housekeeping Situational Awareness

Hanging in there

The last dose of steroids is in, and I’m happy to report that so far, they seem to have helped. No idea for how long,…

February 26, 2022February 26, 2022
This is getting old
Housekeeping

This is getting old

While I could be talking about authoritarian governments in training, I’m actually talking about migraines. I’ve had one the last 4 days or one for…

February 20, 2022February 20, 2022
Apologies for my absence
Housekeeping

Apologies for my absence

But it’s going to continue until our weather stabilizes and my head quits rebelling. Migraines are a bitch, and weather is one of my worst…

February 3, 2022February 3, 2022
Solar Panel Testing Update
Housekeeping

Solar Panel Testing Update

I’ve retested panel #2, tested panels 3 & 4 and updated the results.

January 26, 2022January 26, 2022
Ugh
Housekeeping You just have to put your head down and plow

Ugh

Sorry the free beer has been turned of the last couple of days. I’m fighting with one whale of a migraine outbreak, driving by a…

December 30, 2021December 30, 2021
WordPress security issue
Computers Housekeeping

WordPress security issue

If you have a WordPress blog, then you need to check this article on a security issue currently being exploited. WordPress security company Wordfence, which disclosed details…

December 10, 2021December 10, 2021
Reports of blog repair were premature
Housekeeping

Reports of blog repair were premature

It seems the pat on the back to the hosting service was also premature, but this time they really believe they’ve solved the issue. We’ll…

November 24, 2021November 24, 2021
Back into the light
Housekeeping

Back into the light

If you’ve tried to visit since, maybe yesterday sometime, and the blog hasn’t loaded, my hosting service had some capacity issues on the server this…

November 20, 2021November 20, 2021
Still here, still at it
Housekeeping

Still here, still at it

Slowly wearing down, though. I figure I have one good day left in me and them I’ll need a break or a miracle. Of course,…

November 17, 2021November 17, 2021
Back to busy
Housekeeping

Back to busy

If the weather forecast is correct, I’m getting 3 unseasonably warm days. I haven’t gotten the house pressure washed yet this year (it didn’t get…

November 8, 2021November 8, 2021

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