TBT Reprints from CJ's Whine and Cheeze

 In 2003, Ma had a stroke. Dad was her full time caregiver until he he had a car accident that totaled the car. So in 2006, I became their chauffeur among other jobs.

At the time, to deal with the stress of running two households and working, I kept a blog entitled CJ's Whine and Cheeze. Egged on by some friends who enjoyed the first read through, you'll see your part when it comes by.

September 27, 2007

The Bill

Last month after talking to customer service about Dad's phone bill, I was warned the FIOS portion of the bill would be high as the installation crossed into two billing periods. The bill arrived and the to be paid number forced the words "what the eff" up out of my throat. Something was very wrong, and if we were billed for the FIOS installation heads were going to roll as I had been assured there would be no installation fee.

I scanned the itemized section to see where the problem was. There was the $39.99 for the flat rate talk all you want all across the lower contiguous 48. Ok. There was the month and a half FIOS. I scanned further down the bill. I could hear the theme music from Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho playing in the background. Ning, Ning, Ning, Ning...$114.08 plus tax for a call to Jamaica. 🤬

Himself happened by about this time. "Something wrong, Kid?"

"Is something wrong? I'll tell you what's wrong! $114.08 plus tax for a call to effing Jamaica! That's what's wrong!"

Himself choked back a laugh.

"You're not being very helpful."

"Come to Jamaica and be alright," Himself sang. "Better?"

"Much."

Doodling for Stress Reduction

 

On Mondays via Zoom, I participate in a class where we spend  a half an hour doodling our stress away. 

The suggestion for the class was to draw a grid.  From the corners, draw a simple, daisy-type flower. Part way through the exercise, the petals reminded me of bunny ears.

T Stands for The Thrill of the Hunt

 

I was cruising through the craft aisle at the Dollar Store. I found these adorable 3D coffee cup stickers. Too cute to walk past them so they jumped in my cart.

I also found other cool stuff. Six, small spools of different colored Baker's twine. Teeny clothes pins. Double stick tape. Coin envelopes. A couple of really nice coloring books. 

I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of office supply stuff they had. No need to go to the craft store for tape, glue, stickers. You might not find something you are specifically looking for and may have to go back a time or two as the stock is constantly changing. You'll never know what you will find and that's the thrill of the hunt.

Drop by hosts, Bleubeard and Elizabeth's blog to find out what the rest of the T Stands For gang is up to. If you want to play, include in your Tuesday post a beverage or container for a beverage. Don't forget to link your blog to Bleubeard and Elizabeth's page.

Monet and Me

 

are admiring the tie dyed paper towels I used to make tie dyed eggs for the Easter bread. I pulled the two ply towels apart and now I have vibrant sheets to use as art journal fodder.

How Does Your Garden Grow?

Daffodils by the front walk

A large feather either a hawk or an owl.

Buds on the Hydrangea

Look at that outdoor temperature and the time!

Hardening plants to be planted

Azure bluets

Buds on the snowball bushes

Leaves on the Japanese Maple

How does your garden grow?

Happy, Little, Time Waster

 

My Easy Fussy Cutting Trick (Beginner Friendly ✂️)

The Friday Five Good Things

 

Five good things that happened this week.

1. I saw the First Robin of Spring in my backyard

2. I forgot to put the eggplant Parmigiana on the table for (Greek) Easter, so we had that the following day and no cooking for me.

3. Beautiful warm day, I cleaned the front porch

4. I found a white feather in the living room. I was thinking we had an angel visit. Then I noticed it was a feather from a cat toy.

5. Teague booked the first 2OLOTR trip for the Summer.

How was your week?