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Drab

I took down my Christmas tree and decorations this evening. Tomorrow is the last pick up for the tree, so it had to go out. The house always looks so drab after the Christmas cheer is boxed up and stored away for next year. I’ve spent time each of the past several nights sitting by [...]

Jane Austen on PBS

As I posted several months ago, starting on January 13th, PBS will be showing an adaptation of all six Jane Austen novels and at least one finalized documentary/life in review type thingy.

This should be exciting news, but I just can’t get interested. Let’s look at what PBS will be airing:

Three new ITV productions:

Mansfield Park
Northanger Abbey
Persuasion

One [...]

Brrr! January 2, 2008

Today’s image: A snow-infested Reggie. It was too cold for this to happen today, but by Friday it’s supposed to be warm enough for the snow to start melting and attacking Reggie’s legs like this each time he goes out. Poor guy. Click for a close up.

It was cold today, but it didn’t feel [...]

FM Transmitter

I like to listen to my MP3 player in my car. For years I’ve done this using a tape converter inserted in the car’s tape player. This is no longer working. I’ve tried three tape converters and they just are not working. Two made loud clacking or squeaking noises and the tape player keeps ejecting [...]

Happy New Year 2008

Happy New Year!!!! I hope 2008 is a good year for each of you (an me too, if I may include myself)!!!

I went to see the movie Atonement with a friend today. The theater was packed! Probably because the outside weather was not pleasant and everyone headed to a movie. This is the first time [...]