Monthly Archives: February 2014

One thing that really makes orchid geeks like me happy is getting a new plant to bloom for the first time. They are often in bloom when you buy them, but that doesn’t count. It’s all about getting them to … Continue reading →

We are currently living through the snowiest winter in recent memory here in RI. To hear the moaning, you’d think it was the apocalypse. I will admit that the snow has made commuting rather annoying, and that school and meetings … Continue reading →

Maybe it’s the time of year, but I’ve been in the mood to rant lately. Here’s something else that set me off. Maybe I should stop reading newspapers…. Below is the URL for a story in our local paper about … Continue reading →

My local supermarket has had these self check-out things for a while. I don’t usually use them because: a) I like the people who work at the regular check-outs and I want them to keep their jobs, and b) the … Continue reading →