Category Archives: Cooking

I Thought I Was Retired!

Posted on Friday, November 18, 2022 by Paul

Fact: A single strand of Spaghetti is called a “Spaghetto.” I walked 5,000 steps today and never left the property!  There is ALWAYS work to be done around the house.  First thing, we made bread again!   This time I took … Continue reading →

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The Wind Is Blowing Today!

Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 by Paul

Fact:  Depending on their strength, winds can be known as a breeze, gale, storm, or hurricane. The wind was howling so bad that Scout, The Wonder Dog, thought his fan club was outside waiting for his arrival.   Our brand-new American … Continue reading →

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Another Busy Saturday!

Posted on Saturday, November 12, 2022 by Paul

Fact:  Liza Weil originally auditioned for the part of Rory.  Even though she didn’t get the role, the producers liked her so much they wrote a part for her: Rory’s arch-nemesis turned friend, Paris Gellar. It’s a birthday day!  Cassandra, … Continue reading →

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Improvements Keep Coming!

Posted on Monday, October 10, 2022 by Paul

Fact: Many believe Australian Shepherds originated in Australia because of the name, which is not the case.  These beautiful and brilliant dogs are not registered as native Australian breeds.  The breed originated in Spain, and when a group of Basques immigrated … Continue reading →

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We Stayed Home And Worked Around The House

Posted on Monday, September 12, 2022 by Paul

Fact: Pringles are not potato chips. From 2007 to 2009, Pringles had a court issue where judges debated whether Pringles were potato chips or not, and in 2009, it was ruled that they were potato chips. However, Pringles are just … Continue reading →

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Its Starting To Cool Down!

Posted on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 by Paul

Fact:  For each minute of the day, 1 billion tonnes of rain falls on the Earth. The guys were here early today, attempting to beat the heat! We put the fan/mister on the wall where the construction is underway today … Continue reading →

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Success; We WILL Overcome!

Posted on Monday, August 29, 2022 by Paul

Fact: Rats destroy about 20% of agricultural products worldwide each year. Mary and I are battling the rats, and we are winning.  We do understand we are outnumbered, but we will prevail.  This morning we investigated the battle lines and … Continue reading →

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Girls Night Out!

Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2022 by Paul

Fact: One of President John Tyler’s grandsons is still alive today—and he was born in 1790.  How is this possible?  President Tyler, the 10th US president, was 63 when his son Lyon Tyler was born in 1853; Lyon’s son was … Continue reading →

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Just Plain Busy!

Posted on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 by Paul

Fact: Few odors are as pleasing as “new car smell”—and not just because it’s nice to be in a brand new car.  But while the scent may be strangely satisfying, the fact is that it’s pretty much just a combination … Continue reading →

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The Week Starts Over! Foundation Boards Are Placed.

Posted on Monday, July 25, 2022 by Paul

Fact: The iconic stone heads protruding from the ground on Easter Island are familiar to most, but many don’t realize what lies beneath the surface. In the ’10s, archaeologists studying the hundreds of stone statues on the Pacific Island excavated … Continue reading →

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