Misc Balter

Balter; (Middle English) :To dance artlessly, usually without practiced form or skill, but always with great, contented enjoyment. example: Elaine from Seinfeld.

The Nerd in me Loves the new IKEA Catalog

On a recent trip to IKEA, we came around the corner and gasped (literally) at a new light fixture. My son’s girlfriend proclaimed, “It looks just like,…” then I finished her sentence, “… The Death Star !!” We all had a big laugh over it. “That’s no moon – it’s a space station…”  – which was […] Read more…

Recycling : It’s really pretty easy

Who remembers the ‘Crying Indian’ commercial from the ’70’s? If you don’t, it’s on YouTube – yes, a 40 year old PSA – everything’s on YouTube! I remember it because it was good. It stuck with me as a child thinking, ‘I don’t want to live like that. No wonder he’s upset.’ I also remember […] Read more…

Wicked Washer: ok, maybe ADD washer

I’m sure you’re wondering why I’ve attached a photo of my washing machine and a noticeably sparkling clean laundry room floor. (No, the laundry room has NOT been remodeled,…yet) This is a reprint from a post I on my Aunt’s Blog KTgreendesign.com from August of 2012 – I still have, and love, this machine – but beware […] Read more…

Memorial Day : a day of reflection and thanks

It’s Memorial Day – and as the day nears it’s end, I’m feeling a bit guilty that I never did post anything special. I didn’t think I had much to contribute. Terabytes of data have already been spent on social media, tv, radio, etc, etc. on the subject. What else can I say.  I can […] Read more…

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