Category Archives: Working Around House

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Posted on Monday, February 14, 2022 by Paul

Fact: In the 1300s, it officially became a holiday associated with love. – At the end of the 5th century, Roman Pope Gelasius officially declared the date of February 14 “St. Valentine’s Day.” It wasn’t until the Middle Ages that the … Continue reading →

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Finally, A Day To Relax

Posted on Sunday, February 13, 2022 by Paul

Fact: A bridge for squirrels exists. – A town in Washington has a treetop bridge over a busy road that’s just big enough for squirrels, and it’s called the “Nutty Narrows Bridge.” A squirrel bridge is a construction (similar to … Continue reading →

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Saturday; A Day To Rest!

Posted on Saturday, February 12, 2022 by Paul

Fact: A flock of flamingos is called a flamboyance. Today was a zip! We did nothing. We did jump in the swim spa at 7:00 AM and then had a small breakfast. We worked in the office for a while, … Continue reading →

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Hump Day!

Posted on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 by Paul

Fun Fact: The small intestine is bigger than the large intestine. The human body is pretty weird. The small intestine measures 20 ft long and 1″ in diameter. Meanwhile, the large intestine is 5 ft long and 3″ in diameter. … Continue reading →

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We Are Making Progress

Posted on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 by Paul

FUN FACT: There’s an American town with a population of one. – Monowi, Nebraska, is the only town in the United States with an official population of one person.  Yes, she owes taxes; To herself!  She’s in her 80s and … Continue reading →

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Get Ready Week, Here We Come!

Posted on Monday, February 7, 2022 by Paul

Fact: “Stewardesses” is the longest word typed with only the left hand. I there! This is Scout, The Wonder Dog, and I am taking over for Daddy today. So here I am, lounging in my little bed by the foot … Continue reading →

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Work Work Work!

Posted on Saturday, February 5, 2022 by Paul

Fun Fact: If you work 40 hours a week up until 65 years, you will work just over 90,000 hours in your lifetime. Leonardo Da Vinci is credited with writing the first resume. The industrial revolution allowed people to work … Continue reading →

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Zoooooom!

Posted on Saturday, February 5, 2022 by Paul

Fact: There is a word for someone giving an opinion on something they know nothing about. An ‘ultracrepidarian’ is someone who voices thoughts beyond their expertise. We had a 9:30 AM appointment with our new hairdresser as the one Mary … Continue reading →

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Thursday; The Week Is Getting Weaker!

Posted on Thursday, February 3, 2022 by Paul

Fact: Roller coasters were invented to distract Americans from sin! – In the 1880s, hosiery businessman LaMarcus Thompson hated that Americans were tempted by hedonistic places like saloons and brothels. So he set out to straighten up one of the most immoral … Continue reading →

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Twoday was 2/2/22!

Posted on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 by Paul

Fact: The blob of toothpaste that sits on your toothbrush has a name. – It is called a ” .” Colgate-Palmolive Co and GlaxoSmithKline, two of the world’s biggest toothpaste makers, said they had reached a confidential settlement of litigation … Continue reading →

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