Author Archives: Norm
Perfectionism, procrastination and resolutions
Recently (on or about the 3rd of January) I made some New Year’s resolutions. I used to pretend like I was the sort of person who doesn’t really make resolutions, but I found myself trotting out that same disclaimer year … Continue reading
Life is funny sometimes. Other times, it tries to give me a heart attack.
Our ’03 Ford Ranger (the kids named it Bart, as an acronym for Big Red Truck) needs a new rear end. We thought it just needed a new differential bearing(s?) and had it sitting in the garage since the beginning … Continue reading
Schadenfreude-light
I love my local thrift store. It’s a Mennonite-run shop that has been a fixture in our small town since I can remember. It used to also be a Ten Thousand Villages “retailer,” and I’m still sad that it isn’t … Continue reading
You did what?
For several days I had been planning to share a photo of my beloved son, who decided on Sunday that come hell or high water, he was going to learn to ride his bike without the infernal training wheels. He … Continue reading
I have issues.
You know how they say, “Whoever dies with the most yarn wins.”? Well I think my Grandma Bug won. She died almost three years ago, but we’re just now getting to the part where we clean out her attic, and … Continue reading
Early spring backyard scavenger hunt
After walking the kidlets to school this morning on this warmish morning, I decided to take a look around the yard– it is supposed to rain later which will probably make the lawn too soggy for foot travel. Here’s what … Continue reading
Playing catch up
I started knitting again last month. I really hadn’t picked up needles or yarn all summer, so it was a teeny bit momentous when I decided to plop my butt down and cast on for a new project. I actually … Continue reading
I pray better outdoors
This Sunday at church our pastor set up four prayer stations in the chapel. She believes strongly that people need to make the time and effort to pray regularly. I tend to believe she’s right, although I’ve never really done … Continue reading
Sometimes I wonder
I wonder what is wrong with people. Are they really as lazy as they appear, or are they just unbearably oblivious to how their actions might come across to others. Maybe they really have no understanding about how to do … Continue reading
Forgive me hippies, for I have sinned.
I bought a Swiffer Wet Jet today. I’ll be handing over my natural organic hippie granola membership card over to the authorities asap. I had had a Clorox ready mop a bunch of years ago and liked it because I … Continue reading