Hopefully on your path you have come upon the little sign where a woman, (not sure why it’s always a woman). A woman is all discombobulated, hair on fire, clothes askew and a smile that would light up the world on her face as she seems to be coming to a screeching halt. The caption reads something like don’t float through life, grab at every fireball, swing from trees and come … [Read more...]
Is This You? Popping Pine Cones
By Trina Machacek A very unofficial poll tells me that four out of six people will vote fall aka autumn as their favorite time of the year. Reasons vary widely on why people choose one season over another. As to not step on falling toes let me put a few of those reasons in alphabetical order. ABC. Apples come into season with tart, sweet crispness and the aroma of … [Read more...]
Is this You? YouTube Mechanic
Trina Machacek I changed the oil in my yellow 1991 Chevy Tracker. After being the “helper bee” for the past 42 years it was time for me to step up to the plate and give this a go by myself. I had no doubt I could do it. No doubt I wouldn’t run over myself. No doubt—if I messed up some kind person would fix whatever I might screw up. With those no doubts I headed out one … [Read more...]
Is This You? Listing to Port
By Trina Machacek Quick lesson for today could be how to tell the left side of the boat from the right side of the boat. Because if you are in a listing boat it just might come up in conversation with someone on a phone or radio when you report you are listing, just which way you are listing to. Boat sides are starboard and port. You probably know them better as port … [Read more...]