Four broccoli florets laying on their side in a plain brown bowl and black background.
August 16, 2025

It Was a Snarly Kind of Day

Last week The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage had another one of her girl days with our daughter and granddaughter. Don’t let this get around, but it is one of my favorite days of the year, including my birthday. It’s a day on which I can do what I want to… Read More
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August 09, 2025

How Much Sleep is Too Much?

I have noticed recently that sleeping has become a very important part of my life. This just snuck up on me overnight. When I was young and living at home, I tried to come up with excuses and reasons for not going to bed at night. My parents had an early… Read More
A delicious looking apple fritter drizzled with icing.
August 02, 2025

The Journey of 1,000 Miles Begins with an Apple Fritter

Life has many paths, and I have discovered that traveling any of them takes a lot of energy. Unlike The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage, my energy comes from those wonderful Apple Fritters. I can't remember the first time I had one, but I vividly remember… Read More
A black and white image of a laptop and an analogue clock showing 8 minutes to 2.
July 26, 2025

Sir Procrastinate-A-Lot Rules My Day

I must admit that I procrastinate a lot. The biggest example is when I get up in the morning. I wait until the very last minute to get up. My goal is to get up before lunch. This is the primary difference between me and The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage.… Read More
A wooden red mailbox attached to a tree with the label "Post"
July 19, 2025

A Tribute to Ms. Gossips-a-Lot

I was sitting in the shopping mall, drinking coffee and taking a break. I don't like going to the mall, but sometimes I have to go and pick up something for The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage. Sometimes, I think she does it on purpose, knowing how much I… Read More
It's like we're standing at the door of a library room with books floor to ceiling on 3 walls, and a Turkish rug on the floor.
July 12, 2025

Whatever Happened to “My Space”

When I was young, one of my life priorities was “My Space.” I defended it with everything I had. In school, I had to defend “My Space.” Several times, I even had to go to the principal’s office and explain what “My Space” was all about. He didn’t seem to… Read More