Something to chew on

It's been a busy month what with refusing to participate in the recession and all...Never too busy to check out a new recipe, however.

Tip o' the visor to loyal follower WW who forwarded this recipe of delight: The baconator truly a culinary wonder of our time.

C'mon, you've got to check it out. It has a bacon weave!

Legacy of Innovation Continues at 97

Ever the innovative thinker, Grandpa Tony was determined to help me load into my trunk the:
• 4-foot tree
• Containers filled with ornaments
• Festive wreath

…that I had just packed away for another year.

I grew nervous as he rolled his loaded up walker out of the apartment entryway and on to the sidewalk.

Too bad, Grandpa silently declared, there was no stopping him now that he had on his ear flap hat and winter coat fully zipped. Lucky for me, he stopped just a few steps outside and allowed me to transfer the bounty from the sidewalk to my car.

Glimpsing the icy walk just 12-inches away, he shrugged and deftly wheeled back inside.

"This makes a pretty handy cart, too," he declared as we headed back down the hallway. "I really can't get around without it, you know. But it works great for more than just than just walking."

Sure Grandma, Let's Do it Again Next Year

This is the fifth year that I've taken down the Christmas decorations at Grandma and Grandpa's place. Each time, Grandma Rose asks "Think we'll be able to do this again next year?"

Her question gave me yet another chance to tell Grandpa Tony, 97, and Grandma how grateful I am just to have the opportunity to have them here. They've lived through so much and are appreciative of it all - from the Great Depression to the smooth rolling walker that Grandpa now uses to get around.

So, Grandma Rose, I hope we get another chance next year, but if we don't you'll rest easy knowing that we've enjoyed every moment we've spent together.

Bathroom tile repair is underway

It began innocently – removal of the original towel bar over the toilet.

Seemed like a good chiseling should remove it cleanly. Yes, it seemed that it should.

As with most features of my 1949-built house, even the towel bar was installed to withstand nuclear bomb blasts, raging tornadoes and subzero temperatures.

Turns out that a wide spike on the back of the bar was set into the tile.

Next step, remove and replace the two tiles that now have gaping holes.

Seems easy enough.

I'll keep you posted.