Recent content by Brookswood

Some granny pods are actually built in factory and can be shipped in parts to be re-assembled in a back yard. Of course, electrical and plumbing hookups need to be done. And it also needs to meet building codes, which is one of the big problems since many codes assume a house built stick by...

I lived in California for a while many years ago. I left it for another state and am happy with my choice. But, I can say that after visiting many other states, while I won’t be going back to California, it is certainly a better choice than many of the ones I have visited and worked in during...

Nonsense!! Split wood not atoms!!!! Right?

When I was married a long time ago, it was harder to get a Costco membership. We had our membership through my wife’s employer. She rarely if ever went to Costco with or without me. She didn’t like the place, though she did like some of the treasure hunt gifts I bought her from time to time...

But Harry moved to the USA. I rather he moved to Bermuda or Canada.

I try to follow JERF - Just Eat Real Food. I’m not 100% successful, more like 80%. But, it’s still far better than my previous diet that had me adding an inch every year or two to my belt size.

You’re probably from Europe. They kiss on the cheek a lot. My Italian aunt would grab me in a death grip hold, pull me to her, kiss one cheek, jerk me 10inches to the other side, and kiss the other cheek.

I’ve held the door open for many people carrying children, packages or just not physically capable of doing it themselves. Most say ‘thank you’. A few don’t. In both cases I just say, in a normal voice, “You’re welcome.”

My latest invention is Pumpkin Spice seasoning powered by an AI app that maximizes its effect on your food and drink. The AI brings out subtle flavors and flavor combinations you may never have experienced. Get my AI Powered Pumpkin Spice before this year’s batch is sold out. My apologies...

I make my own pancake and waffle dough. Once I week I make a batch, eat a few, and freeze the rest for later in the week. I also make my own omelette from time to time. I buy some commercial cereal but I make sure I get the ones with no more than one teaspoon of added sugar per serving. I only...

I have a corn dog once every decade whether I need it or not.

We fed the dogs first. Anything left over was our supper. One time I found out that the dogs did not like apricot jam. So I spread the jam all over the the bread, and they didn't’ eat much at all. I had a good breakfast that day.

I could rewrite the above messages using dialogue standards of the entertainment industry, but the would surely get me kicked off this site. And I would have to include a video of members going to the bathroom which seems to be required for many movies and shows today.

The entertainment industry is simply reflecting reality. Their reality. Now yours or mine, or most people’s. Turn it off. Change channels. Read a book.

Given the ratio of older men to women, the women should be assertive. If she’s shy get a friend and tag team him. Fortune favors the bold.