Category: On My Soap Box

Tuesday Thoughts and Images

OK, so, I’ve been a bad blogger……but, I’m writing, today! 😀 Lots going on around here, lately…..the spring weather has everyone out and about and enjoying the great outdoors! I love seeing people out getting their yards spruced up, walking, sitting on porches…..and the… Continue Reading “Tuesday Thoughts and Images”

Some Assembly Required Nightmare

OK, so I needed a new desk chair…..the old one was just that – OLD – it didn’t swivel well anymore, wouldn’t roll easily, it was lumpy and not very comfortable anymore and the leather on the arms was worn/torn to the point that… Continue Reading “Some Assembly Required Nightmare”

Photos of the Day – November 3rd and 4th

Here are my Photos of the Day for November 3-4, 2017: NOVEMBER 3 # 307 Photo Prompt – Green: “One Cool Dude” #green NOVEMBER 4 # 308 Photo Prompt – Yellow: “It’s The Law……and common courtesy!” #yellow ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ November 2017s Photo Prompts:

Photos of the Day – September 28th

Here are my Photos of the Day for September 28, 2017: # 271 Photo Prompt – Trash: “Not Where This Belongs!” #trash #litterbug   #keepAmericaclean  #putitwhereitbelongs # 271 Caught By My Lens: “Evening on the Farm” This scene caught my eye on the way home… Continue Reading “Photos of the Day – September 28th”

Let’s Get Physical!

I may be late to the party, but I finally gave in and bought a Fitbit! Yeah, I know…..just another gadget to give me a false sense of accomplishment. Believe me…..the topic of getting one has come up many times and I know a… Continue Reading “Let’s Get Physical!”

End of an era…..

Growing up in Albion, things rarely changed. Back then, it was a busy little Village with a downtown full of successful businesses. Within a few close blocks, you could walk around and buy fine jewelry, get fitted for a new pair of shoes, purchase… Continue Reading “End of an era…..”

Albion’s Second Annual Sip and Stroll Wine Walk

The Albion Merchant’s Association did it, again! Today – August 15, 2015 – was their second annual Sip and Stroll Through History Wine Walk and it was AWESOME!!! Last year, the inaugural event was on a slightly smaller scale to give it a try… Continue Reading “Albion’s Second Annual Sip and Stroll Wine Walk”

Thank a Farmer!

IF YOU ATE, TODAY….. THANK A FARMER!!! Farmers are the backbone and foundation of this great country! Locally, we live in a major farming community. Orleans County, like much of Western NY, depends on farmers to keep our economy going and our citizens fed.… Continue Reading “Thank a Farmer!”

Spoiler Alert….

“Spoiler Alert” — These words mean that someone is about to spoil an ending or a suspenseful scene that you’d really rather the chance to see for yourself. They are also words that typically do the exact opposite of their intent – they are… Continue Reading “Spoiler Alert….”

McDonald’s vs. Burger King

McDonald’s versus Burger King……it is the age old question! Add in a ton of other fast food burger joints and you have quite a dilemma when it comes to choosing something quick to eat! But, I don’t want to complicate this post with the… Continue Reading “McDonald’s vs. Burger King”