Archives for August 9, 2016

The eyesight…

Let's start at the beginning. The eyes have been failing me for quite some time now. I've always had nearsighted vision ever since fifth grade. Always needed a new (increased) prescription every few years. After getting my last prescription, I noticed it didn't help very much, and, during my last year at USPS, I noticed my eyesight was worsening, both while staring at the PC screen on my job, or … [Read more...]

Townhouse association and driveways?

All morning long, off in the distance (behind the two story townhouses that face my front yard. (I.e, the next street over), there's been this stupid on-going noise - it's one of those small construction things with a shovel / scoop on the front, and a guy in a cage driving it (what are those called?). Anyway, every time it backs up, the safety beeper starts beeping. No big deal - we just need to … [Read more...]

Writing as a hobby – something to help me

I was at Tar'get last night, getting my "school supplies" for the new job. A couple of notebooks, notepads, and some pens. I came across this "book" called: "300 writing prompts" First prompt: What's your favorite way to spend a lazy day? Totally random page opening: if you had an opportunity to write as a career, what would you write? (Yes, I kid you not - totally random page). Another … [Read more...]