Susan's Scribblings the Blog

Another Saturday (Day and) Night 26.01.2025 3:50 ↓

A three-day weekend goes awry because of solar panels and the waiting game for a package delivery.

No Chef 18.01.2025 6:40 ↓

Looking back at recipes and how some people just shouldn't be in a kitchen.

The Bleakness 12.01.2025 3:44 ↓

Some ruminations about the past week, which was not what was expected of the first full January work week.

Brother, Can You Fix a Dime? 04.01.2025 5:15 ↓

A coin in a shredder causes some chaos and a DIY fix.

Farewell 2024 28.12.2024 5:05 ↓

A look back at the year, and hope for 2025.

Scrooging Around 22.12.2024 5:54 ↓

A few words to all the "other" folks out there who don't get the recognition they crave (whether they deserve it or not). Warning, not good for holiday spirit.

Now Lowering 14.12.2024 5:00 ↓

CEOs may be a topic of disdain, but are we doing our part to make a difference? A look at recent events.

Jingle Kisses All the Way 07.12.2024 5:18 ↓

A classic commercial and its remake cause annual holiday discord among nostalgists.

Perfectly Terrible Ordeal 01.12.2024 3:20 ↓

Paid Time Off: the vacation nobody seems to enjoy.

Getting the Message 24.11.2024 0:05 ↓

A lengthy project brings joy. Until it doesn't.

Long Haul Getaway 16.11.2024 2:43 ↓

A brief look at a long road trip.

He Wins 09.11.2024 6:00 ↓

An opinion on the shift in the security of women after the 2024 election and what the future may (frighteningly) hold.

No-Vember 02.11.2024 3:44 ↓

A month to take "no" to a new level.

Spanish Invasion 26.10.2024 4:16 ↓

Junk mail coming from an unexpected place is a reminder of the language barrier and that spam can come from anyplace.

For Men Only 19.10.2024 2:54 ↓

A quick look at our birds and bees culture when disease and morals are uncertain.

Common(er) Courtesy 12.10.2024 5:10 ↓

A little old lady's actions--and cell phone--cause discomfort at a concert.

Icy and Hot 05.10.2024 3:38 ↓

Change in seasons brings ways to stay warm or get confused when temperatures fluctuate. How do you manage?

Sep(tic)tember 28.09.2024 7:04 ↓

The month was down the toilet and simply one of those months where things just didn't come together. Sorry for the rant.

For Charlotte 22.09.2024 5:32 ↓

Another bullying victim is ignored by the school system which should have protected her.

Sleepytime 14.09.2024 4:00 ↓

A sleep study promises help with a common problem.

It's Curtains: The Fall of Drapes 07.09.2024 4:11 ↓

Further adventures in converting a sun porch to office space, with updated window dressing.

Laborious Day Weekend 02.09.2024 2:37 ↓

A quick look at what really happens on the last three-day holiday of summer.

In Hot Water 24.08.2024 3:30 ↓

Watching hot water temperatures at breakfast is the task. How to best achieve the results needed is the question.

Cup of Plastic 17.08.2024 7:00 ↓

Giving up teabags for loose tea starts a new adventure and brings up old memories of coffee distaste.

The Clack is Back 10.08.2024 4:29 ↓

Can a new take on an old school device improve productivity?