Category Archives: indoor activities

Life Long Learning

Most of us couldn’t wait to get out of the confinement and regimentation of school, so that we could REALLY live. Now that we’re living in the adult world, it’s important to remember the joy of learning. I’m not talking … Continue reading

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Germ Invasion

Everywhere you go, you are mobbed by sniffling, sneezing, coughing, tissue-seeking vessels of germs. You are a school teacher and it is the middle of winter. Somehow you survived the holiday season  unscathed. You were mildly sympathetic when your spouse … Continue reading

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I Think It’s In the Garage…

We may own the dirtiest car in our neighborhood, a fact that causes me to hang my head in shame, but our garage is the cleanest. It’s true. We actually park a car and a truck in there, and we can … Continue reading

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When the World Stops Making Sense

When the world stops making sense, have some enchiladas. Some prefer tomatillo sauce, and some like red sauce. I like chicken enchiladas, but beef or plain cheese is excellent, too. Beans and rice is a complete protein, but it’s OK … Continue reading

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Musical

When I was a kid I spent a couple of summer vacations watching old musicals on TV: Oklahoma!, The Music Man, The King and I, Lili. Pretty cool stuff. Musicals aren’t very popular these days. Too corny. I don’t know, but I missed … Continue reading

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Apple Fat

When was the last time that you cut into a nice, juicy apple and discovered a thick layer of fat under the skin? Never happens, right? My point exactly. Wait! Before you stop reading this, aren’t you just the least bit … Continue reading

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Something (Completely) Different

It’s the end of the first week of January, and you are already settling very comfortably into the new year’s rut. The resolutions that ran through your mind last week kept on going, and are now out of sight. You will be … Continue reading

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Cat Stretches

Whether or not you live with a cat, you’ve probably witnessed a cat stretch at one time or another. They are so memorable that I can recall details after many years of catless living (I don’t count the strays that … Continue reading

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Ginger Bears

When you are feeling the urge to be creative and you don’t want to spend all day on a project, try reclaiming something previously made. Pull out the gingerbread cookie dough that you didn’t quite finish baking because you were … Continue reading

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