The title of this post alludes to the challenges I’ve experienced so far with online shopping in Ireland while giving a nod to my sister Sharon, who actually lives in Kansas. 😉 As I’m rounding out the first week in my new home, I’ve been adding to a list of household items that I think would make the apartment more pleasant and comfortable. Perhaps this compulsive shopping...

A couple boxes remain to unpack. With nothing else planned for the day, I take up the task. One is mostly unpacked, actually, and been dedicated to various bath and pharmaceutical items. These were shipped inside plastic storage bins that I had packed in the box surrounded with bubble wrap and towels for cushion, mostly for protection against leakages, but the bins make it very easy to stash the...

This is my first time using blogger.com so I’m still figuring out all the settings etc. I used to subscribe to a friend’s blog and received email alerts whenever a new entry was posted. I went hunting for that switch and believe I have successfully activated this functionality. A “Subscribe” button now appears in proximity to the blog’s title. Those who wish can click on that, enter their email...