"I've replaced several of these in my lifetime, and it isn't hard to do." Doubtless you've heard the phrase, "famous last words"? This photo didn't make it into "Never Say Never", but it shows how dedicated my trusty assistant was to my most recent foray into the world of home plumbing. After finishing the aforementioned …
I said I wasn't going to try this again! Actually, what I said (in "Don't Try This at Home") was, "But while I don't intend on doing this again, I'm glad I didn't give up." One-year-old Foster in 2017, ready to supervise his first plumbing job. But that was nine years ago, before the pipes …
"Hey, Foster, what's out there?" Panda's voice broke into my reverie. "Squirrels," I responded. "There are squirrels playing out there by Mom's stepping stones." Panda jumped up on the windowsill to look over my shoulder. "Uh-oh," he said gravely. "Mom is not going to like this." I had to admit I agreed. "I know," I …
Or "Because I Can, Part 2" Little by little, over the years, I have been trying to make my back yard "drought friendly". In other words, I want it to be something I don't have to water frequently. I've experimented with all kinds of "yard art", including stepping stones, with varying degrees of success. As …
It was about the box! You may have read "It Was Never About the Dishwasher" back in September. On September 6, we got this huge box, and it turned out Mom had bought a new dishwasher. But she had to have some pipes fixed under the house before they could install it, and so the …
April 13, 2026 completes year ten. When we think of any type of anniversary, we usually say it's the 5th, or the 10th, anniversary of something happening. And it is. But after that day, the next year has started. So, while April 13, 2026 marks the tenth anniversary of my husband Mark Tracy's passing, starting …
"Only an unambitious soul is content with the simple Brownie." (Thomas Beresford, in Agatha Christie's "The Affair of the Pink Pearl") Me with my "simple Brownie", March 1971 In "The Affair of the Pink Pearl" by Agatha Christie, (read for Harper Audio by Hugh Frasier and listened to by me so many times that I …
"I suppose you are wondering why I have called you here, mes amis," François said gravely. We had just arrived in London, where we had been instructed to meet François at a high-end hotel downtown. The hamster and the head penguin were already there, so we knew this was important. We listened eagerly as François …
More home decor tips by Debra Kay You may remember reading "Would-Be Influencer" back in September of 2021. That was when I first discovered my "influencer" skills and decided to share them with the rest of the world. Then, in December of 2022, you saw "Life Hacks by Debra Kay", subtitled "Would-Be Influencer, Part 2". …
(Characters From Around the World, Part 2) Test your knowledge and memory! Where did Foster and Panda first meet the following characters? Number your paper from 1-12. Write the correct letter for each answer. Check your score below. 1. The Seagull A) Cayucos B) Monterey Bay C) The San Diego Zoo D) New York City …
Nana's Whimsical World 