I'm Not Laughing With You

That was appropriate for the funny saying on my dog calendar on Monday. You see, sometime in the early morning hours of Monday, I heard a Thump!
And then I felt one.
After a couple of swear words from me that are not suitable for this forum and an “Are you alright?” from my husband, I heard him laughing.
Pantry Pests

Indian Meal Moth
The other night I saw a moth in the house and about freaked out. You see, it was about this time last year that we found we had an infestation of Indian Meal Moths. The one the other night was the larger moths found outside (he was promptly relocated back out), which was a huge relief.
My mother always kept a sparkling clean house and we never had a problem with bugs. That explains why I didn't know what a cockroach looked like when I took my first full time job, which happened to be in apartment management.
I won't say my house is clean all of the time, but during our 23-year marriage, we have managed to keep our house clean enough to keep pests away.
There's almost nothing I hate more than a bug in my kitchen.
Clipping the Credit Cards

I'm cuttin' up, but I don't think credit card companies are funny
It’s a bold new credit world out there and I’m learning very quickly that I don’t like it. Last week, I cancelled our Sears store card because they had raised our interest rate to over 25 percent.
I’ve had this card for nearly 3 decades, and I have to admit, cutting it up felt a little like losing an old friend, albeit an old friend with whom I shared a dysfunctional relationship.
A New Winner for the Vision Board Book
I had to draw another winner for "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Vision Boards," as the first person I drew did not return to collect her book. Remember readers, when entering a drawing, you must return to collect your winnings!
Moontreeranch, you are the new winner! Please email me by Thursday, 3/4 with your address so we can send your book to you! fivecoat@ozarkmountains.com

