All posts by Mississippi Maxie

Here’s an idea: Why not put all the chargers away for two weeks. See what happens. See how it feels. I am sure that one reason why so few of us are ready for life without power is that we are never without power. If you’ve never been hungry, you may feel no need to… Read More

I prefer country music. I can still understand the lyrics. Ahhhbbuuhr guhndreemm uhhzzihk. Ahgguhhn ihll unnerdanduh lihrggzz.

Well, somebody is. Maybe it’s gnomes or elves. Or my eldest child. This much I know. The electronics are slowly running down. Accident? Or something more sinister?

I no longer suffer from anxiety. Ahhnnnoh ahhnnehr zzuhhvvurr uhhm aaahndiedee.

In everday life, it’s great to be greeted by your dog(s) at the door. Nobody adores us like our dog.  But dogs really are a first line of zombie defense. That barking at strangers and barking at things or people that smell funny is an invaluable asset when sorting the dead from the undead and… Read More

I used to love the Teletubbies. Ahhhzzdd lubbduhhh dulldubbieezz.

I think the purple guy’s my favorite in this universe too.

If you hit the gong with donuts, it does not work too good. Ihvvooh ihdduh guhhnn wihdduhnuzz iduhhnn uhrkkdoo goohh. 

Or undead. Whatever. Toys are not the answer. Too many toys will weigh you down when you have to travel light. Plus the desire for more toys can distract us from what matters — taking care of our own lives and your loved ones. As part of New Year’s meanderings, why not take a few minutes… Read More

Robbers mistakenly break into KFC, expecting a jewelry store By Mike Krumboltz | The Sideshow – 6 hrs ago The scene of the crime in Beaudesert, Australia (Google Maps with Street View) Somebody took a wrong turn at the deep fryer. A pair of crooks in Australia found themselves in an unusual spot when they attempted to tunnel into a… Read More