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Happily retired business prof ~ dog lover ~ sports fan ~ occasional clarinetist ~ even more occasional mandolinist. A Brittany spaniel runs my life.

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A happy Brittany spaniel and her human take a short selfie break during their morning walk.

A happy Brittany spaniel and her human take a short selfie break during their morning walk.

We’re doing the same thing here!

05.10.2025 23:43 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

True neutral, but only because my sweet niece made a bookmark for me as one of her 2nd-grade art projects nearly 40 years ago. Makes me smile every time I use it.

03.10.2025 18:12 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Saw this on a sign during a recent visit to a gift shop: β€œEveryone who visits this store brings joy β€” some by entering, and others by leaving.” Seems to work for a lot of situations. πŸ˜‚

30.09.2025 12:16 β€” πŸ‘ 64    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Fantastic!

25.09.2025 01:49 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I just followed because of the pup. I mean, techmeme is good and all, but that pup is πŸ₯°

13.09.2025 01:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We have the exact same situation at our house. I’m kind of annoyed. Iβ€˜ve spent 40 years training this guy, and now this. Harrumph.

08.09.2025 18:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A beautiful sunset over Maggie Lake in Michigan’s lovely Upper Peninsula.

A beautiful sunset over Maggie Lake in Michigan’s lovely Upper Peninsula.

Everything is horrible - except for UP sunsets. Those are awesome!

07.09.2025 01:07 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A clearly insane man is standing on a ladder, which is on top of a three-story scaffold. This man’s wife is not pleased.

A clearly insane man is standing on a ladder, which is on top of a three-story scaffold. This man’s wife is not pleased.

Uhmmm… 😳

03.09.2025 01:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A little of both πŸ˜‚

02.09.2025 03:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Amusement park musician

02.09.2025 01:33 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A Brittany spaniel carefully monitors the shoreline from her perch in a kayak.

A Brittany spaniel carefully monitors the shoreline from her perch in a kayak.

23.08.2025 12:50 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

+1 for Jazz!

22.08.2025 01:19 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A Brittany spaniel is standing in the front of a kayak β€” best navigation system ever.

A Brittany spaniel is standing in the front of a kayak β€” best navigation system ever.

A Brittany spaniel is standing in a kayak, carefully monitoring the shore for any critter sightings.

A Brittany spaniel is standing in a kayak, carefully monitoring the shore for any critter sightings.

Kind of late for our first paddle of the season (we’re running a bit behind schedule this year…), but I’m happy to report that the Brittany Navigation System is still working well!

16.08.2025 14:49 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ™‹πŸ»β€β™€οΈ

14.08.2025 16:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Read it a month or so ago. In a just society, several Facebook execs would be sitting in prison right now.

08.08.2025 17:23 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Clarinet detritus is scattered on a kitchen table. A Brittany spaniel stands at the edge of the room with an accusatory glare on her face.

Clarinet detritus is scattered on a kitchen table. A Brittany spaniel stands at the edge of the room with an accusatory glare on her face.

I’ve played the clarinet for most of my life. Stopped playing about 7 years ago because I just didn’t have the time to devote to it. I recently retired & decided this was a good time to get back in to the swing of things (no pun intended…). Making lots of noise, & having lots of fun while doing it!

04.08.2025 12:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A Brittany spaniel stands in a lake, alertly watching for critters that may be hiding along the shore.

A Brittany spaniel stands in a lake, alertly watching for critters that may be hiding along the shore.

We’re a bit late getting up to the cabin this year, but someone finally got to take her first swim of the season. So nice to be back in the UP!

03.08.2025 13:04 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

THIS!

02.08.2025 01:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Absolutely delightful!

02.08.2025 01:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

36

31.07.2025 01:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yep. The question was asked at our wedding. No one objected. Celebrated our 40th anniversary back in May. Not sure who to blame for that. πŸ˜‚

31.07.2025 01:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Well, I could have told them that 40 years ago - and then they could have spent their time researching, I dunno, all kinds of other stuff πŸ™„

28.07.2025 23:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m so sorry

26.07.2025 01:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Makes me glad that our cabin is on a very small, no-wake lake!

21.07.2025 13:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Has it really only been six months?? Feels more like six years…

21.07.2025 11:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We have relatively inexpensive acres where I am. You just have to get used to living with minimal modern conveniences. When we bought our place, I insisted that the realtor send me a video that proved there was indoor plumbing. πŸ˜‚

21.07.2025 02:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is why I insist on living on five acres. Minimum.

21.07.2025 01:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Customers are being duped’: how murky grocery sales tactics are squeezing some Kroger shoppers Kroger stores in multiple states have overcharged customers by listing expired sale tags and then ringing up regular prices – a practice that adds extra burdens on struggling US families

This article is more than 2 months old, but my local Kroger continues to scam its customers. I don’t shop there often, but every time I do, I get overcharged β€” often for multiple items. Nice way to treat your customers, Kroger. πŸ™„
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...

19.07.2025 22:51 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Fewer than 5 and you’re not even trying

19.07.2025 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The economy or market might have changed slightly or dramatically? Well, that narrows it down. πŸ™„

19.07.2025 11:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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