This Super Dad spent 30 hours getting a tattoo to match his son’s birthmark so his son would no longer be self-conscious. Now they have something to share for life. Awesome! Continue reading It’s so much more than a mere tattoo
Fate whispers to the warrior, ‘You cannot withstand the storm.’ The warrior whispers back, ‘I am the storm.’ — Unknown Such bravado! Nevertheless, the screenshot is me — er, my character — in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, the video game that your gaming grandma (moi) has been playing since its release November 10. The quality of the image suffered mightily in … Continue reading I am the storm
I try mightily to maintain my composure when the English language goes off the rails, but having spent my working years as an editor makes it difficult. Being “old and set in my ways” makes it even harder. English is a constantly evolving language — which is both admirable and distressing, depending on the situation … Continue reading Return of the Grammar Grinch
In Colorado this week there have been several test runs of Covid vaccine delivery. Packages frozen like the Pfizer vaccine have been tracked and delivered from Denver to points in the mountains, each tracked by a GPS card that continually provides exact temperature and location. All went as expected, but it must be noted it … Continue reading Let nothing stop the vaccine deliveries
I was reminded today by the young man who delivered my groceries that I am deeply appreciative of so many people who’ve helped get me through this year. This young man was frustrated because his cell phone app wasn’t working properly and he couldn’t confirm he’d made the delivery … on time, in his own … Continue reading I appreciate you! Pass it on
Longtime readers (all three of you) might have noticed a lack of holiday complaints here this year. Usually they start back in October, with observations about the first appearance of Christmas commercials. Then they progress to complaints about Thanksgiving disappearing in the hubbub, followed closely by major gripes about Black Friday shoppers heading out on … Continue reading A wee little Christmas complaint
