Thursday, March 1, 2012

Old box tvs

We got a new flat screen bedroom tv for Christmas. Great, but the problem is what to do with the old (very heavy) 37 inch box tv it replaced? My husband and I got it onto a dolly where it sat for 2 months, first in the hall and then in the living room. It would not fit into either car to be taken to the dump. Destroying the case would leave the big tube, which is the heavy part. So we set a deadline and finally put it into the big rolling trash can. But it did not fit-the lid was propped open about 12 inches. We'll see.

Thursday, January 12, 2012

What do I write about?

I read other blogs, and admire them for the apparent ease with which they develop topics. Then, once in a while I read one where I think "I do that, but I never thought anyone would be interested in that as a topic". Today, for instance, using shaving cream as a cleaner for bathroom sinks. I have been doing this for years. So I guess I will have to come up with a list of ideas and shortcuts . I do love lists. I cleaned out my three ring binders today, and found lists from 2002 on completing tax forms. They were good ideas, but note I haven't used them since 2002. And another list from 2005 titled "Oprah's financial good ideas" where I set a budget of $200 a month for "wants" (not needs). Again, haven't reviewed it since 2005. Oh I do love my lists, but have to laugh at myself for my list-o-mania.