Gold Star Blog

ProActive Activity

One GOLD STAR with reduced property tax edging for Underblog, who, in a fit of proactivity, paid a visit to the property taxers and demanded to know why our taxes have gone up unreasonably compared to other neighboring properties. As a result we will probably be paying lower taxes in the future. Thanks, Underblog!

Money Man

One gleaming GOLD STAR with coins, bills, stocks, and bonds fringe benefits for Underblog. Thank you for setting up a SEP IRA for me. Thank you for managing our money. Thank you for making big money into bigger money. Thank you for teaching me about investing. It's a big job and you are the man to do it.

Fiat Lux

For going above and beyond the task she assigned for herself and washing the windows in the casita, Sherm is awarded this GOLD STAR with Windex Ammonia-D. Thank you Sherm , we can now see more clearly.

The Master Painter

For getting up the ganas to paint the peeling window trim, Sherm is awarded this GOLD STAR with a ribbon of Taos Blue. Thanks Sherm, you did a far better job of it than I ever could!

Codebot of the Year

For creating a beautiful new website for my books and working long hours with vigor and dedication, Underblog is awarded the CODEBOT of the Year Award (aka GOLD STAR). Many thanks, WebMister!

Healthy

For driving his Foodie-Mobile in a mindful and healthy new direction, Underblog receives a GOLD STAR festooned with lentil and soybean clusters. Good going, Underblog!

Car Washing

Sherm is awarded this GOLD STAR with Vanilla Air Freshener for taking Root Beer Float to the car wash and coming back with an immaculate ride. Thanks Sherm, all drivers of RBF appreciate your effort getting this done!

Pyrocantha Hauling

Sherm is awarded this GOLD STAR with sharp pointy stickers for pruning the pyrocantha's and hauling the detritus to the tip. Good work, Sherm, and a job well done!

Christmas Elf

For her dedication to beginning and following through the Christmas holiday planning purchasing and mailing, this GOLD STAR with boughs of holly is presented to Sherm.

Lifesaver

Though a GOLD STAR with a trip to the Emergency Room won't begin to express the magnitude of her effort today, I hope it helps.

Checking Off the List

For checking off the items on her chores list, Sherm is awarded this GOLD STAR with Honey-Do's.

Ski Bravery

Sherman is hereby awarded a rare GOLD STAR with crossed ski poles for her astounding bravery and competence skiing this weekend. Way to go, Sherm, and as the Websters are wont to exclaim "HOW HOW!"

Christmas Elf

Sherman is awarded a GOLD STAR with tinsel and sparkling lights for her service as Christmas elf for two households this year.

Bulb Planting

Sherm is awarded this GOLD STAR with compost filigree for inserting 200-something bulbs in the garden. Thanks Sherm, and I am looking forward to seeing the results of your labors next spring!

Adaptable

Professor Harry Winkums is awarded a GOLDEN FRISBEE with flying silver spittle for suddenly and without warning becoming adaptable beyond all expectation.