Category Archives: Family

Christmas Eve Musings…

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Gandalfe

“Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.” ~ Hamilton Wright Mabi I am enjoying a quiet Saturday morning on this Christmas eve. Dawgly is sleeping at my feet and I get to play … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Family, Guitar, Holiday, Panties, Quote, Saxophone, Too Spicy for some, YouTube | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

God Bless the Child

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Gandalfe

“Christmas is a necessity. There has to be at least one day of the year to remind us that we’re here for something else besides ourselves.” ~ Eric Sevareid My young grandchildren are so excited about the arrival of Christmas. … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Family, Female vocalists, Holiday, Music, Quote, YouTube | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Generations, McRibs, and Quality Time

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Gandalfe

My sister is in town again, airfare courtesy of my brother Andy. As my son Aaron and his family are here but leaving to go back to Utah this afternoon, I thought we’d run over and take Debby out to … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Family, Twitter | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Holiday Safety Tips for your Pets

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Gandalfe

“When I was a kid in Indiana, we thought it would be fun to get a turkey a year ahead of time and feed it and so on for the following Thanksgiving. But by the time Thanksgiving came around, we … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat, Dog, Family, FAQ, Government, Guides, Holiday, Pets | Tagged , , | 8 Comments

Thanksgiving Means Family

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Gandalfe

We are frantically, okay maybe not so much of the frantic, getting ready for our Thanksgiving guests. Aaron and Wendy and the two grandkids are coming up from Utah. My parents will be here as will Josie and her family. … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Holiday, My World, United States | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Christmas Gift Ideas ~ 2011

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Gandalfe

“The greatest gift is a portion of thyself.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson After my recent move from a big to a small house, I got to thinking about all the stuff that I have, love, but rarely if ever use. … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Culture, Family, FAQ, Guides, Holiday, Quote, Tips and Tricks | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

New Casa du Glassa

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Gandalfe

Suzy and I have sold our big house and are purchasing a that is smaller. It is the first step in a five years to retirement program. Suzy worked hard to find us something that we could pay off with … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Commuting, Economics, Family, Health and wellness, Lifestyle, My World | Tagged , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Old Casa du Glassa

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Gandalfe

We are leaving the big house for a smaller one. I wanted to capture some of the pictures of this lovely house before we moved on. By moving to a smaller place, we are one step closer to retiring. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Bucket List, Economics, Family, My World | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

Sundays are for recharging your batteries

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Gandalfe

In the morning a man walks with his whole body; in the evening, only with his legs. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson My Sunday don’t vary much and is designed by me to be relaxing. It starts with a late wake … Continue reading →

Posted in Dog, Eating, Entertainment, Family, Health and wellness, Television | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Child Safety

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Gandalfe

Nephew Drew Glass upon seeing this in Home Depot sez this doesn’t bode well for kids. <Snort!>

Posted in Family, Humor, Oddities | Tagged , , | 1 Comment