Food Banks and Financial banks alike..We are now on my social security wage for retirement with a household of 6 at the moment. With the price of groceries today, that is about the equivalent of (Negative) $500 -600 in our budget after paying the bills, the vehicle and insurance payments. etc...Just how is one to survive with so little in an expensive state.??Resources that how: we have been researching and visiting many of the food pantries...
Friday, February 14, 2025
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Blue Origin's New Glenn.. a successful launch, 01/16/25. After several diverted attempts over a few days, she finally flies. The goal was to get her to orbit safely and they succeeded. They did however loose the booster and a failed landing as they somehow lost the trajectory upon return. Considering it was a maiden flight for Blue , all in all, she was spectacular and a success.Our son Brandon has been working on this rocket for over...
Monday, December 23, 2024
RETIREMENT... dear Lord. I refer to it as retirement but have seemingly been retired for awhile now it means that in legal terms I have reached that age. come January this year I will be 62, Legal early retirement age...lol.Have a great deal many plans and things I would love to accomplish, yet finances may dictate otherwise as Social Security doesn't pay near enough to sustain a certain lifestyle. So between now and then, I guess I have...
Finished off the year 2024 with a nice cruise. Eight full days of sailing from Miami to Curaçao. Went with Carnival cruise lines as we enjoyed the last ship we were on, however this one was not as good. Food kind of sucked a bit, same thing every day, entertainment was really bad. They had some younger folks doing every show, no substitutions at all, same cast and crew every show. Aruba was grand, loved spending the day there, then on...
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Came across this gem of a photo the other day. Circa 1977. St. Johnsbury Jr. High School (Trade School) for you 'ol timers..lol. Sure did a lot of growing up in them days. Some of the best and worst years. Friendsgips were formed, dismantled, good times availed as well as a few scraps and clashes in between.Fond memories thoug...
Saturday, January 6, 2024
Well another year and chapter closed. As we bring an end to 2023 I reflect on the many positives and not so positive times and events that shaped the year. Its been an interesting ride thus far and look forward to 2024 where I am sure there will be many more events and times.We are not here to be comfortable and coddled for entirety, we have been put here to learn, teach and care for others during our lifetime. Its a matter of what can...
Friday, September 29, 2023
I won't be sleeping tonightI know that it's gonna be war (War)Lately been up, wondering whyI'm even worth fighting forI've been getting so tired of holding the line, yeahThe price that I pay to survive seems so high and II am raising my white flag tonightWhen I close my eyes it's there waiting for meFinds me every time, will I never be free?There's a monster I caged deep behind my eyesI can never escape, I've been running for milesWhen the morning comes I know it will still be thereMy never ending nightmare (My never ending nightmare)Pull...
How many nights have you waited for someone to careThinking dying is what you deserveLike a sad song that no one seems to understand'Cause some pain is just too much for wordsNo, I don't know your nameNo, I can't see your faceBut I've been to that place in the darkSo in case you just needed to hear someone sayI'm so proud of you for getting this farSo if you're feeling like dyingNo tears left for cryingAlone at the edge of a cliffIf you're so sick of fightingThe monsters you're hidingAnd wondering if you would be missedYou're not the only...
Friday, September 22, 2023
You can tell when its fall in Florida simply by looking at license plates as you drive around. The colors of fall are on the rear of most vehicles..lol. All kidding aside, the tourism industry begins to boom as the snowbirds and others begin to filter in as evidenced by he numerous differences in license pates seen throughout the state.As we say goodbye to those humid summer days with slightly lower temps its a welcome reprieve from sweltering...
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
The house is finally getting painted after several months of waiting and pissing off the HOA.. No fault of ours though. Here are all the cracks found along the back side of the house. All patched and ready for paint. Filled a couple on the sides as well but has yet to do the front side which is worse than the back I am sure. Currently repairing some shotty drywall work on the porch ceiling. For whatever reason the tried to screw it up there...
