I’ve had another battle with the insurance company; you could probably tell that by the title of this piece. It is hardly news, but I have just personally rediscovered that the business motto of all insurance companies is: deny the claim. Yes, deny the claim, and maybe the insured will go away. I bet it…
On Presidents’ Day, it was 27°F and overcast. The cloudiness was due to falling snow, which not only covered the ground and the roof, but also our 3.3 kilowatt array of nine solar panels. On sunny days, the house is net zero energy for electricity. Then, with the sun’s help, we generate as much energy…
I had so much family fun on Valentine’s Weekend. ( I’m not sure that “Valentine’s weekend” really is a thing.) The Collen Clan gathered in full force ostensibly to celebrate some birthdays but in reality to see the baby and marvel at her physical and cognitive growth. A nine month old is an amazing amusement–…
Travel is always iffy, especially in the winter. You plan an itinerary; research and reserve hotels; and figure out if a car rental is needed. If you’re flying, you think through connecting flights; not only the amount of time needed to transfer, but potential delays (ORD in Chicago often seems to have issues, no matter…
I love visiitng classrooms and lending wings to kids to help their imaginations take flight. If I don’t have enough real wings for everyone, I teach them the WINGS UP! sign.* I thought it was just me – because I love magic and the magical possibilities created through reading. But no! Now there is a study…
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