When Less Isn’t More

I know the expression, “Less is More” and it’s an adage that I adhere to. When I go to buy a shirt, I don’t want to look at 35 different options, maybe 8 to 10 gives me a better visual for the shirt I want. Or, another example, I wear glasses. And when I need … Continue reading When Less Isn’t More →

Another Conundrum

Needed a new utility knife yesterday to do some work on a site. Off I go to Lowes and got that a few other things. Now, I understand the reason things are packaged as they are. Things get stolen right there in the store, taken out of the packaging and put in the pockets. I … Continue reading Another Conundrum →

Another Conundrum

There’s A New Girl In Town

And her name is Ava. And Ava is good. Correct that – Ava is DAMN GOOD. It’s been a strange week in the Sumstine house. I’ve been sick. Quite sick. But you know how when guys are sick, they go about their business and don’t complain? Yeah. We just hunker down, pull up our big … Continue reading There’s A New Girl In Town →

Best if Used By

I know the purpose of expiration dates. And yes, many things might “expire” by a certain date. Milk for example - I get it. But even that date can be arbitrary. While it is a suggestion, it is a STRONG suggestion. But there have been times when the date on the milk is a day … Continue reading Best if Used By →

You’re welcome

I use this blog to entertain myself. If you read some of the things I write, then I appreciate you taking the time. Sometimes I feel it my duty to not only entertain myself, but also to inform you, the reader. See, there are things you might not be aware of. Things that you never … Continue reading You’re welcome →

One Day Late and a Dollar Short

I’ve been had. Curses. And to be 100% honest – I’m quite upset about it. I feel as if I’ve been cast aside. A major corporation has wronged me. Like, what did I ever do to them? And when I say MAJOR corporation, I do mean a MAJOR corporation. So what do I do? Do … Continue reading One Day Late and a Dollar Short →

The Mother Behind it All

Anna Jarvis was the founder of what we now refer to as Mother’s Day. Born in 1864, Anna wanted to honor her own mother, who died on May 9, 1905. Anna and her brother began to worry about their mother’s health and in 1904 Anna decided to move to Philadelphia to assist in her mother’s … Continue reading The Mother Behind it All →

And the results are in.

Not the way I thought it would go either. I started with 16 things that people would find unpleasant and through a series of matchups, people voted, both on-line and in person on which was more unpleasant. Yes, I asked random people about, “Which is more unpleasant?”. Even asked a few people while pumping gas, … Continue reading And the results are in. →

Checks Not Accepted.

I am owed. Yes, I am owed, and it might be a substantial amount. But do I expect to see it? Nope. Not a dime. Not a single dime. Recently, I went to a restaurant and it was burger night and the burger started at $10 if my memory serves. Want cheese? Add $1. Want … Continue reading Checks Not Accepted. →