Picture Day! May 5, 2026 Edition

These photos are all from the weekend, when our little family had my birthday dinner at Chen’s Mongolian Grill in Saginaw, MI on May 2nd. I have added notes where necessary. The outdoor family photos don’t need description I don’t think, except that this is the only time in our lives that my age will …
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GUEST POST from Don – Calling It

CALLING IT on this STORY Popular Science has this headline:  “Ancient humans didn’t need braces. So why do we?” Their short answer is basically that ancient humans had to chew fibrous foods and it strengthened (and expanded) the jaw bone, giving teeth room to grow properly into place. I know someone who has always ground his …
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GUEST POST from Don – Consumer Confidence

CONSUMER CONFIDENCE INDEX If you read the news sources OR talk with the average person you would IMAGINE that the economy is in shambles and that no one can afford a can of cat food.  Neither of those things is true, of course. First, the inflation rate is actually VERY GOOD.  Any inflation number below 3.21% is …
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Picture Day! April 27, 2026 Edition

It’s been nearly 3 weeks so I have quite a few to share today! GRAND-DOG SITTING for Shylo. Love Maisie’s face, giving her niece the side-eye and trying to keep herself between Shylo and me, cracks me up. THE GRANDS – They spent quite a bit of time at our house this month, including a …
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