That time the rain stopped and we saw Queen Elizabeth
It was six years ago that Bill and I were in Scotland to see friends and to tour all of Scotland....
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Tag: roaring mouse
This week the Roaring Mouse is going to roar a lot
Remember what doctors said just before you got a shot? Don’t be afraid, it won’t hurt. LIES!...
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Annual Laying of Bricks for Veterans Memorial Walkway
This Labor Day Bill and I were invited to spend the weekend at Angel Fire and participate in the...
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But why can’t I play with my food?
“Josephine, eat your potatoes and gravy and stop playing with your food.” From the time I could...
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Let’s make Cornhole a new national sport
Once upon a time, I was channel surfing, (at least that’s what we called it when we all had...
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Cleaning the closet and finding some old memories
Coming up on Labor Day weekend is the annual Masonic Lodge Yard Sale. Bargains, things you need...
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Living in the Country, or, Now What?
I had to go to my bank at Moriarty and bring a letter saying I was the victim and not the villain. OK, then I had to prove I lived on a real street in Edgewood. How do we know you are from Edgewood? My checks have a Post Office box number, and my name did not appear on water, propane, or electric bills. Bill pays them online; he was with me. We just celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary. Not good enough.
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The British are coming! The British are coming! Again?
I’ve always wanted to be part of history. Alas, I have done nothing to earn it. However, this 4th...
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A ‘he said, she said’ by Roaring Mouse & hubby on 50 years
Jo: What is 50 years of marriage? This Friday June 17, marks 50 years since Bill and I took vows...
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Squirrels are all just rats with fuzzy tails
Every year I run this column with hopes of different results. Isn’t that the definition of crazy?...
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How spoiled are Americans? On TP, cat food and baby formula
Americans are spoiled, no doubt. We are spoiled. Why would I assign this fact to such a lovely...
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How I went from ‘oh ick, raw fish!’ to a sushi aficionado
The Sushi Question started years ago when I was first introduced to sushi by Nancy Wong. She was...
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The tale of how I found out I was allergic to coffee and chocolate
At lunch this last week, friends I had not seen in two years had lots to say. Our husbands worked...
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Grandchildren, rugby and a sports history lesson
We are lucky to have four granddaughters and one grandson. Bill and I have enjoyed plays,...
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When you ask for a miracle and get it, you should talk about it
When have we had a chance to sit and talk with our doctor or dentist? The pandemic made it...
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Remembering when learning history meant learning civics
I remember Civics. It was half of your history class. You took U.S. or World or State history, but...
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On spring winds and why we still need land line telephones
As I type, the Bosque in Albuquerque is burning up on both sides of the river. After we survived...
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The week from Heck continues and then the Mouse gets hacked again
It started two weeks ago when the dryer blew up and tried to burn down the house. Kudos to the...
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How does watching television form our opinions about other countries?
Bill and I have been watching “Midsomer Murders” for over 22 seasons. It is a British show based...
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Ruminating on Thanksgiving and gratitude as the holidays approach
With the past two years we have had, it is easy to see what we are thankful for this Thanksgiving....
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