These are uncertain times. After years and years we finally got a healthcare system to help folks get semi-affordable health insurance with the Affordable Care Act. Many folks call it Obama Care. Some states refused to adopt it but they were required to offer something in it's place if they did not. It certainly was better than what was offered previously, which was nothing at all if your employer did not offer insurance or if you could not afford the premiums at all. Now

Hey there. It's Wednesday, so today is the day I order the groceries for the coming week and all the items needed to make the goodies on the menus created yesterday, plus all the usual daily stuff. So without further adieu, here are this weeks menus: Chili and Cornbread Tilapia Fish, Air-Fryer Fries and Butter Peas Black Bean Cheeseburgers with Buns, Fixins, and Chips Chicken Fried "Steaks" , Country Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Beans Sausage & Peppers with Orzo and

I am in a weird state of mind today. I decided (since it's cold weather and I need to do indoor things) that I would get started on my downsizing project. ie: get rid of stuff and organize what's left. I chose to start on my office closet. What a can of worms I opened there. Here I sit looking at the stuff lying on the floor that fell when I tried to remove a box full of heavy stuff. I admit I have trouble getting rid of useable items. I donate lots of stuff but I throw away

I believe. I believe in everything. Ghosts, Unicorns, Fairies, God, Elves, Leprechauns, Gremlins, Angels, Aliens, etc. I am not a believer in Karma. Just sayin'. So, I have this other blog where I talk about God and the Universe and my thoughts about that topic. If you have an interest in that sort of thing let me know and I will give you the web address via email. TreeCityStar@outlook.com Apparently, there is a new show on Netflix called "Do You Believe". I haven't check

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