Hope is the only thing stronger than fear. The British Hubby and I recovered from the fright of our lives yesterday just in time to see England advance to the semi-finals in World Cup play. Given how exhausted we were, I'm glad I set the alarm so we didn't sleep through the match. Both goals…Read more Quarter Finals Celebration
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Perhaps Today is a Good Day to Die
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much room. ~ Jayne Howard Today we traveled back home from our mountain pass adventure. Monday we hit pockets of rain as we climbed. We were also on the inside so my teeth chattering view was of rocks. In the back of…Read more Perhaps Today is a Good Day to Die
A Fist Full of Throttle…
...And you don't go any faster. ~ The British Hubby It's been a few days since I posted last. I was feeling a bit under the weather over the weekend. Not to fear, my old lady digestion is back in working order just in time for a Ulysses adventure. This morning we headed East over…Read more A Fist Full of Throttle…
Pool Play Comes to an End
Football is the ballet of the masses. – Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich Today was the last day of pool play in the World Cup. I'll admit I'm going to miss multiple games every day. There were some great matches. Some matches were so exciting, I couldn't even knit! Some unexpected wins. And some teams I thought…Read more Pool Play Comes to an End
Conspiracy: The Frost Bank Tower
The owl was the symbol for Minerva, the goddess of wisdom. The Enlightened Ones see themselves as the wise rulers of the planet. Austin is one of my favorite cities in Texas. The British Hubby and I lived there for a little over three years. It has some unusual architecture and conspiracies. The Frost Bank…Read more Conspiracy: The Frost Bank Tower
A Stein Full of Tea
We can do life alone, but it's more fun if we do it together. Traditionally steins are used for beer or lager, but sometimes one just needs a stein full of tea. For the past decade, my mom has been sending me a box of my old items she wants out of the house. Items…Read more A Stein Full of Tea
Just Me & Ernie
People who love cats have some of the biggest hearts around. ~ Susan Easterly I had today off from the day job. Normally, I wouldn't take a Tuesday off from the day job, but Burt and Gracie had teeth cleanings scheduled today. I knew I would be late in and need to leave early so…Read more Just Me & Ernie
World Cup Mania
The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning. ~ Pele The World Cup started on Thursday. I LOVE THE WORLD CUP! Futball is played all over the world. It's face passed. It's exciting. The fans travel all over the world to support their national team. I love it! I don't even need…Read more World Cup Mania
When Carb Addicts have Bad Days
On the other side of the clouds is a bright blue sky. It's not often I have a truly horrific day at my day job. The type of day when you t- bag your bosses desk, delete all your files and quit right at the end of the day with a big F@#$- you! You…Read more When Carb Addicts have Bad Days
Toby Jug: The Musketeer
“Never fear quarrels, but seek hazardous adventures.” ― Alexandre Dumas, The Three Musketeers Last month, The British Hubby and I went out for breakfast at our favorite British eatery. I ran across these three amazing Toby Jugs. This was my first experience with a Toby Jug. I soon discovered you could spend quite a bit on them. Check…Read more Toby Jug: The Musketeer
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