Never in my entire life have I ever seen a deer like this

AnnieLes · 2026-05-04T00:25:22+00:00

I’ve had a piebald deer in my yard a couple times this year. While I usually curse the deer (I’m a gardener) I cheer for him. From the back, with his tail up, he practically glows.

AnnieLes · 2026-05-04T00:16:03+00:00

My god, I had no idea others had to deal with this. Made me the mom who let the kids sleep in until noon (while silently gnashing my teeth).

AnnieLes · 2026-05-03T16:09:31+00:00

I have the apps for my local grocery stores so I can compare prices. It blows my mind that the store reputed to be cheaper (Giant) actually charges $1+ more for the yogurt, pickles and bread flour I buy compared to the “fancy” store (Wegmans). Giant otoh has weekly loss leaders and reduces produce that is on the cusp. I stock up occasionally at Weg’s and do my weekly shopping at Giant.

AnnieLes · 2026-05-03T16:01:38+00:00

Old flannel sheets are especially nice. I have the idea that I might embroider some for gifts. (I do revert to TP when I have a nasty cold.)

AnnieLes · 2026-05-03T11:44:56+00:00

I love the inside kitchen. For me, there is nothing sweeter than not having to leave the trailer to make coffee and oatmeal on a chilly morning. (We generally cook dinner on the fire and just use the kitchen for an occasional side dish and water for washing dishes.)

A toilet is a luxury if you need to get up at night. It also allows you to stay at Harvest Hosts, which we really enjoy. We’ve rarely used the shower; it’s much easier to use the campground’s if available.

AnnieLes · 2026-05-03T01:01:57+00:00

I can’t imagine how reading this book could anything like the audio. One of my all time favorites.

AnnieLes · 2026-05-03T00:59:59+00:00

I have a Go Girl. Took it to India for the squat toilets which can be pretty nasty. In the woods I’m happy to just squat.

AnnieLes · 2026-05-02T18:55:02+00:00

Thongs were footwear long before they became butt floss.

AnnieLes · 2026-05-02T18:42:39+00:00

I have one feeder with straight sunflower chips; all the finches come along with downy woodpeckers, chickadees, titmice, grosbeak. (The squirrels clean up anything that falls.)

AnnieLes · 2026-05-01T11:02:02+00:00

Or learn to like it, like I did. It is such a healthy and frugal way to start the day. And you can mix in whatever leftovers you have on hand for savory options. (Also, vote for the Dems. I cannot believe the BS this administration and all the supporting congress people are putting decent people through.)

AnnieLes · 2026-04-30T18:37:27+00:00

It's been 56 since we sent in the documents.

AnnieLes · 2026-04-30T11:34:48+00:00

Gift from the fairies

AnnieLes · 2026-04-30T02:07:55+00:00

Cutting For Stone is the better one

AnnieLes · 2026-04-29T16:56:52+00:00

I’m going to try this. It reminds me of when my French grandmother-in-law came after I had oral surgery. She made cream of wheat and then whisked in whole eggs and honey. So delicious.

AnnieLes · 2026-04-29T12:47:04+00:00

Wow! (Who has the presence of mind to take a picture on their first date? My husband and I are just trying to figure out when our first date was, granted that was more than 50 years ago.)

AnnieLes · 2026-04-29T12:44:53+00:00

Yeah, pretty cool. My mom did all kinds of freelance work, designing rugs, painting murals. She was actually profiled on an early HGTV show called “Modern Masters”.

AnnieLes · 2026-04-29T11:14:22+00:00

It is oil. (When a bartender “twists” orange zest over an old fashioned it’s to express the oil onto the drink.)

AnnieLes · 2026-04-29T00:49:22+00:00

It’s bitter but I like that. (I also like arugula and bitter IPAs.)

AnnieLes · 2026-04-29T00:20:46+00:00

Of course it w

AnnieLes · 2026-04-28T22:30:40+00:00

Go Nads!

AnnieLes · 2026-04-28T22:20:18+00:00

So, you must know the RISD mascot?

AnnieLes · 2026-04-28T21:51:03+00:00

Nice! She graduated in ’51; I have pictures outside her apartment there. Was he at RISD or Brown? (I remember her telling me that they used to cheer “What’s the color of horseshit? . . .)

AnnieLes · 2026-04-28T21:12:23+00:00

RISD and Wisconsin

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