Mild Amusement

As with most people these days, I have more free time on my hands. The Mild Wife and I don't really go anywhere other than to go on our weekly drive , so we're basically home all the time. In effect, the only times I open the front door are to check the mail or take out the trash. It's just how it goes; social distancing is a thing, and we're trying our best to do our part. So, what is one to do with the extra time? I have tried to not fill in that time with extra work, lest I blur the home-work line too much. I mean, I generally enjoy what I do, and there's never a shortage of work. But I'd really prefer not to turn into a workaholic during the pandemic, so I'm trying to find other ways to spend my hours. Fortunately for me, I have a few other hobbies that I can indulge during this time. Notably, I still have crochet hooks and a big old collection of yarn. Yes, I still crochet stuff every now and then . And since I've managed to make quite a few be...

As I've mentioned once or twice on this blog, I crochet things for people . Specifically, I tend to crochet beanies for little people. It sort of started as a one-off thing for a good friend, but then it sort of snowballed into making beanies for any friend who was having a kid. The Mild Wife and I were going to get them a gift of some sort anyway, so it just became a matter of making that gift instead of buying it for them. Most people tend to appreciate this, because you have now put some effort into the gift. It's not just something you bought off the shelf or threw together at the last minute, it took a bit of dedication and forethought in order for them to receive that gift. If they happen to like the colors or think that it's a really nice gift, then that's doubly good. Basically, it works for people. Along with this habit of making the beanies, I also have a habit of posting pictures of said beanies on a social media account. I don't like to say who it...

Last time on this Bat channel, I mentioned that Netflix provides some entertainment during our usual day-to-day interactions. In particular, it led to one very interesting exchange involving Star Trek (I'll leave it at that if you haven't read the previous entry. It's a quick read, and should be worth a chuckle). Well, as it turns out, Netflix just keeps on pumping out the entertainment in our household. It's not just that we can watch various shows or movies, it's that we can do so whenever we want. That ability in it of itself is incredibly useful. I can watch stuff while I'm prepping dinner, and the Mild Fiancée and I can both pick something to watch if we're in the mood. We've certainly had a few date nights cuddled up on the couch with Netflix. Now, if you're at all familiar with modern day slang, you've probably heard of the term " Netflix and chill ." Basically, inviting someone over to watch Netflix and "chill" is...

Somehow, I got into crocheting a while back . I even got to put my skills to use for my new nephew, since I figured he could use a one-up mushroom beanie . All in all, I'm pretty happy about this turn of events. I get to make people hand-made gifts, and that goes over pretty well. I've also found that it's a half-way decent way to relax and unwind in the evenings. If I've had a rough day at work, I can spend some time thinking about a crochet hook instead. So, yeah, it's been a good thing. That said, it's showed up in other parts of my life, sometimes in surprising ways. For starters, my brother made fun of me. I forget exactly what he said, but it was something to the effect of me being an old lady. I can't say that I was entirely surprised, since I figured someone was bound to poke fun eventually. It just so happened to be him, in this case. Also, it was all in fun, so we both laughed about it. The other thing that came up, however, was at work. So...