Domestic minutae

A bit of a filling came out on one of my teeth and I remember the last time this happened I complained to the dentist about the rough spot and how my tongue couldn't stay away and it gave me a real sore spot until I could get in and get the tooth fixed. Now I don't know if he was joking or just making conversation but he said something about putting gum or wax on the spot as a temporary fix.

So that's what I did this time...I melted a bit of wax and stuffed it in the spot and dang if I don't feel like I just got my tooth filled! It's all smooth and doesn't bother my tongue now. I did this last night so it's lasted 12 or more hours and I even ATE and it didn't fall out. Do you think I missed my calling as a dentist? Speaking of dentists, seems every filling this guy does for me falls out. Or maybe it's just the new friendly filler material. Cuz you know those old mercury things lasted a lifetime.

And now on to my Burnt Krispies (I told you the heading for this post was "domestic minutae", am I lying?). A couple of days ago I burnt bacon in the microwave. I didn't know it was possible to burn bacon in the microwave. Or at least, not as bad as I did. I'm talking COMPLETELY BLACK and smoke filling the kitchen (yeah, yeah, I left it unattended, bad me). Well, the microwave is right next to the frig so I figure it inhaled some of the smoke fumes and the fumes invaded the milk, which I poured on my rice krispies which now taste like, you guessed it, burnt krispies.

I'm about 70% done the Pernell Roberts video tribute. While I've learned a LOT, going from complete novice, not even registered at youtube, nor used movie maker before and all that, I have a feeling this will be my last video. Maybe I was just too ambitious but I found out right quick it's a lot of work. Inspiring subject matter not withstanding. :P

Jeanie, can I join your geezer group? I think I may qualify. A while ago I bought one of those reaching tools at the dollar store (not as nice as in this pic, but close). My companion was mildly amused that I wanted it, but I just thought it was cool. Little did I know what a lifesaver it would become when I put my back out. You are never so clumsy as AFTER you hurt your back and can't bend down and pick things up. You know, things you NEVER dropped before in your life will suddenly slip from your fingers. It's a law of physics or something. Anyway, I've used that tool to the feed the cat (putting the plate down for him so I don't have to bend or squat) and I can't say how many other uses, including all the oops-I-dropped-it moments. I'm thinking of getting one for each floor of the house. Heck, it was only a buck! But, sigh, I think using it qualifies me for geezerdom. :P