Leckband Cornhusker State Blog

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

MN ROAD TRIP POST MORTEM

What a great week we had with the kids & grandkids, even with the sub-arctic temperatures. When we packed the car on SUN morning, & by "we" I mean "Lois," the temperature was -4. By the time we reached Norfolk later in the afternoon, it had warmed up to 30--the warmest we had been all week. Here's my ratings for the Leckband Hacienda in Eagan, MN.

> Accommodations: 5 stars

> Meals, snacks, & beverages: 4.5 [We didn't have many options for dessert.]

> Amenities: 4 [We had to furnish our own soap, shampoo, & conditioner.]

> Entertainment: 5

> Internet connection: 5

I think we'll take advantage of their hospitality again in the future.

HEADACHE UPDATE

My cluster headaches have ended, at least for the time being. I started getting optimistic last week. I had no headache on WED, a mild headache on THU, & I haven't had a headache since.

SNAFU

I've written before about the 365-day devotion book I wrote in 2020. I sent off my manuscript & supporting materials to Westbow Press 2 weeks ago, loading them onto a zip drive. I got an email from my liaison last week, informing me that they couldn't download the material, so I either have to send another zip drive or try sending these materials electronically. It's been such a long time since I started this process that I guess I can be patient a little longer.

REFLECTIONS

I turned 69 on Jan. 7, & I've had time to do some reflecting since then. What are some advantages of being 69?

* I no longer have to ask for a senior discount. I'm given one without questions.

* When I purchase liquor & ask if I need to show an ID, I am laughed at.

* My grandkids guess that I am 109.

* My list of prescriptions & OTC medications just gets longer & longer.

* When I go to my doctors with a complaint, I continue to get told, "This is typical for someone your age."

* I remember the inflation numbers in the 70s, along with the long lines as gas stations.

* I remember when we only got 4 network channels on our black & white TV.

* I remember when most businesses were closed on Sundays.

TRUE SIGNS YOU'RE GETTING OLD *

* Compliments of msn.com, 1/14

> You get mail from AARP.

> You use out-dated phrases (saying a dance move is "hip.").

> You ask for help with electronics.

> You've found yourself yelling, "Slow down!"

> You attend fewer concerts.

> You let your thoughts out . . . loudly.

> You sit (a lot) more.

> You take (much) longer to get up.

> You actually know what probiotics are.

DEPT. OF SHAMELESS JOKE-STEALING *

* Compliments of Reader's Digest, Oct. 2021

Client: I put these documents in the fax machine but they didn't come back out.

Me: That's the paper shredder.

Client: Oh! Can you set it in reverse? Those papers are important.

During our geography class, I asked my 6th graders if anyone could spell. Mississippi. One student asked, "Do you want the river or the state?"

CRIMINAL MINDS

"COPS: Man killed emotional support ferrets." Drudge Report

COVID

"NEW version of omicron doesn't appear to be more dangerous." Drudge

THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE HAWAII

"For the first time in history, the tallest mountain on Earth has been ascended. Though Mt. Everest is the highest mountain on earth at 29,032 feet above sea level, Maunakea Volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii actually holds the title of tallest mountain on Earth at 33,500 ft. More than half (19,698) of Maunakea lies underwater, while 13,802 ft. is above sea level." Drudge

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

"STUDY: Eating more guacamole, spinach dip helps prevent cancer." Drudge