Archive for the 'Kids' Category



Confinement is over – I am delivered!

Published on August 1, 2007

First thing this morning, I checked the New Zealand Postal site, with my tracking number, and it said the same thing it’s said since the 18th of July – Package in transit to destination country.  Next stage should be that it’s through customs and on to the “delivery to customer” part.  I said inappropriate #$%^%$ words, […]


Summer Veggies

Published on July 17, 2007

I am not a vegetarian.  I like steak, and chicken, and roast pork and bacon. But this time of year, I could live off of red ripe tomatoes, sweet corn, and fried squash.  I can eat plain sliced tomatoes, just pass the salt, please.  OR sprinkle with basil, then shredded mozzarella cheese, and a bit […]


Daughter in a dither

Published on June 25, 2007

Previously posted, I bought a 2007 Ford Escape about 3 weeks ago.  So far, I’ve been very pleased with the vehicle.  While it looks like a little kid’s toy in our driveway, parked next to K’s big Ford Explorer, it’s just the right size for me and for my use.  Handles nicely, easy to park/turn, and […]