Category Archives: Smokey

Cowboy quotes.

Posted on May 26, 2019 by

Every weekday at noon Smokey watches Gunsmoke, and many days he tells me the most colorful metaphor/simile of the day. Here is a brief sampling. (to be directed at a person who does not take criticism well) “He’s the kind … Continue reading →

Posted in Silliness, Smokey, Television | 4 Comments

Money, money, money

Posted on January 23, 2019 by

Sometimes spending money is fun — buying yarn, going on a vacation, upgrading your phone. But when money is spent simply to maintain the status quo? Not so much fun. Case in point: we are emptying the checking account and … Continue reading →

Posted in Antler Lake, Bloopers, Jeopardy!, Matthew, Miscellaneous, Motorcars, Smokey, Technology and The Kat, What's going on | 9 Comments

Pro tip: count noses.

Posted on August 18, 2017 by

Smokey’s parents moved from Chicago to Palm Harbor FL after my FIL retired. We visited them for two weeks every Christmas; our boys never saw an actual white Christmas (Day) until they were 11 and 6. Generally, we drove the … Continue reading →

Posted in Andrew, Smokey, Stories | 7 Comments

Stuff in bullet form.

Posted on July 9, 2017 by

We are making an unscheduled road trip to Sioux Falls to deliver my 1998 Volvo to Elder Son and GF. This should make his move more pleasant. 2 adults + 12-yo girl + 120-pound dog + cat + luggage in … Continue reading →

Posted in afghan, Amanda, Andrew, Animals, knitting, Motorcars, Rural life, Smokey, Squares | 6 Comments

Graduation #6*.

Posted on July 4, 2017 by

Elder Son graduated from his family medicine residency last weekend on Smokey’s birthday. Younger Son went with us to Sioux Falls to observe and celebrate. That evening we went to a Brazilian steakhouse for the traditional celebratory dinner. Neither Smokey … Continue reading →

Posted in Amanda, Andrew, Food and Drink, Matthew, Smokey | 8 Comments

He got his knee replaced and all he got was this lousy t-shirt.

Posted on May 7, 2017 by

Surgery was Tuesday, just like last time, and he came home on Thursday, just like last time. The difference is that this time the new knee hurts when he walks, but there is absolutely no pain when he is sitting … Continue reading →

Posted in Smokey, Smokey knee | 8 Comments

Snow!

Posted on January 11, 2017 by

I spent the last two mornings in tax training, in preparation for being a VITA/AARP/TCE volunteer tax preparer. Even though I prepared tax returns for 20 years and volunteered in this program last year, the law changes, the software changes, … Continue reading →

Posted in Smokey, Winter | 9 Comments

The Christmas train.

Posted on December 18, 2016 by

My friend Colleen, who used to be the county librarian, now is the director of the county information center aka tourist info. She and Smokey were chatting about something and the upshot was that he set up his Polar Express … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Smokey | 3 Comments

“You’re both crazy.”

Posted on May 19, 2016 by
Posted in Andrew, Silliness, Smokey | 1 Comment

Wednesdays are for random.

Posted on December 2, 2015 by

This week YS is in Mexico City doing an install that absolutely positively had to be done before year-end. Last week he was in Chicago, so Ser Percival The Energetic has been with us since the Sunday before last. YS … Continue reading →

Posted in Matthew, Percy, Smokey | 5 Comments