Wednesday, April 2, 2025
What I'm reading Wednesday...
Monday, March 31, 2025
First quarter progress...
- + I deleted time wasters from my phone, but put Sudoku back on. I tried using a paper Sudoku book, but found it took me longer to look for it, and find a pencil, and play a game, than to just play one game on my phone. And I do keep it to just one game. In times of stress, I have added solitaire, but then uninstall again when I feel calmer.
- + I've baked bread twice.
- - No quilts finished yet.
- + Book challenge already addressed.
- + I've worked on both Storyworth and Ancestry a little.
- + I am volunteering at the library weekly.
- - No Canasta for us yet.
- +/- I've had the Featherweight worked on, but it needs to go to a pro, so I'll take it soon.
- + I've found date/time/location of farmer's market, so hope to go next time they are open.
- - I'm behind on the 52 letters, but will make it up.
Friday, March 28, 2025
2025 Frugal Friday File, March 28...
On the menu this week:
Saturday: Saturday family supper at Kasey & Beau's
Sunday: takeout BBQ baked potatoes
Monday: homemade meal from freezer: Pork chops/Squash Casserole/Broccoli
Tuesday: takeout Schlotzky sandwiches
Wednesday: homemade meal from freezer: Roast/Dumplings/Broccoli
Thursday: Meatballs, Au Gratin Potatoes, Cranberry sauce
Friday: Who knows?
**designates meatless meal
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
What I'm reading Wednesday...
Saturday, March 22, 2025
I am SO FRUSTRATED...
Is anyone else having issues with Google and/or Chrome? It is a never-ending battle every time I use my laptop. I've had updates switch settings before, but I am ready to just toss everything.
I used to have just one Google account, the one that my blog is attached to. When I got a smartphone, I did not want to have my blog and home email attached to my phone gmail account, so I have a separate google account for that. For years it was not a problem.
Now I have to log on to my original (blog) account every single time I turn on my laptop. And it wants to sync all my devices. I am a compartmentalist! I do not want all my devices synced!
It has been a nightmare since this all started. First I couldn't get my home email, and that took forever to figure out. Then I had to keep a link in a word document to get into my blog's post pages to make any changes other than just viewing the blog. Now all of my favorites disappeared from my Chrome home page. I get some of them back, but then they disappear again.
I am BLEEPing PI$$ED!
In trying to find an answer I came across an article about AI issues makes it important to switch from using passwords to using passkeys. Oh, joy! Yet another thing I don't understand. I can't keep up. If you don't hear from me, it means either my head has exploded or I've gone offgrid self-preservation mode.
Friday, March 21, 2025
2025 Frugal Friday File, March 21...
2. The two monsteras that I got last spring are still thriving in our living room. Jared was here recently. We were watching something on tv that showed a monstera, and I said something about the one on tv looking artificial. Jared gave me a funny look, that made me realize he thought mine were artificial. He couldn't believe it when I said they are live plants. I guess he hasn't noticed that they are bigger than they used to be, but still I was tickled that I have kept them so healthy and hardy for a year now.
3. Glad that reading can be a frugal hobby. I've been sticking with my resolve to fill the challenge prompts with books already owned by me or free.
4. I have not shelled out for a new car...yet.
5. FRUGAL FAIL! I caved to the lure of Joanne Fabrics. I just felt the longing for a last visit to say goodbye. The prices were not great, but I knew I would cave to the beauty of the fabrics and not be able to leave it behind. I did spend too much, but if I stretch it over a year, it only works out to $1 a day. ;)
On the menu this week:
Saturday: Saturday family supper at Kasey & Beau's
Sunday: Breakfast for dinner
Monday: Dublin Coddle & Irish Soda Bread
Tuesday: leftovers
Wednesday: takeout burgers
Thursday: frozen pot pies
Friday: Carey leftovers / I skipped supper