The trap of streaming content all day

October 9, 2025
It starts innocently enough.  A rainy afternoon, a comfy couch, and “just one episode” of a series everyone’s talking about. But suddenly—hours vanish, the sun has set, and the only exercise you’ve had is reaching for the remote. Streaming platforms are designed for this. Episodes...

Ikea-krazy

May 6, 2009
Tampa's Ikea crazy, now that we have our first store. What's it been, a decade or more since Ikea first hit the states? and now it's in the hinterlands.I'm not sure why...

Assume the position…

May 6, 2009
This is where and how Riley waits for me to prepare his meal. Like any man, he has his "spot."Breakfast was sliced lamb dog food roll. Sliced carrots. Sprinkles of...

Pocket Change

May 6, 2009
Thoughts are jingling around my head this morning like coins in a pocket. Or the bottom of my purse, to be more accurate. Sleep has been elusive this week... those...

Peace be with us

May 5, 2009
I love the way music can unite us. This piece is moving-- I can't help but consider that maybe we are one world after all. From the award-winning documentary, "Playing...

Cause and effect

May 4, 2009

What’s the abbreviation for the state of education?

May 4, 2009
It might be NG. For "no good."As a college professor and a manager of entry level professionals, just out of college, I'm known to have high standards. I believe with...

Three realtors

May 4, 2009
Three very different...

The Posse

May 3, 2009
Am loving my girlfriends more every day, and want to raise a glass to them all.Found this qreat quote from Anna Quindlen that says it better than I could:What I expect...

Alternative Uses for Bling

May 2, 2009
Now that I've had this piece of bling for a full 24 hours, I've identified a number of alternative uses that will allow First and Last Husband (FLH) to amortize its...

Inspiration

May 2, 2009
I love pinup girls. They're also my inspiration when I want to hit the...

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