Jessica Gray's Philosophies, Rants, Information, and Etcetera

It provided years of security--the original door of my house built in 1971--but termites and cats have taken their toll. I now live in fear of something breaking.  Of course, one never enjoyed having something break--particularly as it always happened when you were broke or at the most inconvenient times.  However, it seemed to me in the old days things were simple.  You called a repairman, and often within the week they would come out and fix whatever problem you had. We worried about the extent of the termite damage and whether the frame would have to be rebuilt. In May of 2018, my bottom lock on the front door stopped locking.  There was nothing wrong with the lock itself.  What I suspected was that termite damage had caused the door to fall a bit, and now the lock didn't catch.  Replacing the lock, I didn't think, would fix the problem.  I thought it best to replace the entire door.  I did worry about how far the termites had gotten in devouring the frame.  Wou

PRODUCT DETAILS UPC:   768631006364 Composition:   Vinyl Hair Color:   Black Rooted Hair Safety Tested BPA Free Recommended Age:   3+ Nationality:   Japanese Website:   www.getreadykids.com Made in China Produced by:   Get Ready, Inc. Box Contents:   1 doll dressed in a pink shirt, black skirt, and plastic black shoes. Eye Color:   Brown Height:   16 inches Price:   $34.95 if you buy them from the company directly.  Walmart has them cheaper (around $25), but doesn't have all the dolls.  Also be warned that other companies who sell them may have flawed dolls--messed up eyes, and this doll smelled like paint when I got her.  Fortunately, a bath and airing out fixed that. Doll Movement:   Classic baby doll.  Can be rather stiff or have one limb looser than the other. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Get Ready Kids Collection.  Top From left:  Tom, Anna, Maria, and Joey.  Bottom from left:

A flower I made at Hollywood Hot Glass (with some help). DETAILS Address:   Hollywood Hot Glass, One Young Circle, Hollywood, FL 33020 Phone Number:   954-732-7231 Web site:   www.hollywoodhotglass.com Email Contact Info:   info@hollywoodhotglass.com What it is:   A place that creates glass sculptures that also offers sessions where you can make your own item (with assistance from a professional).  They also offer classes for those who want a more hands-on experience.  You can buy glass art created by their artists.  They also offer a way to memorialize your loved one's or beloved pet's cremated remains (a small amount) in glass. Price:   You can find coupons on Groupon that slashes the price by at least $10 for the sessions.  If you don't have a Groupon, the cheapest items for the sessions are $50.  They accept walk ins.  If you make a reservation, it costs $5.30.  I had to pay $31.80 to have my flower mailed to me, but you can pick up your creations for

PRODUCT DETAILS Box Contents:   1 14 1/2" Doll with a tiara, dress, shoes, a 6 1/2" Olaf figure, and instructions in both English and Spanish. Recommended Age:   3+ Requires 3 AAA (LR)3) 1.5 V Batteries (included). Doll has 15 phrases and sings "Let It Go".  She can speak the phrases and sing in both English and Spanish. Manufactured by and date:   Jakks Pacific, Inc. in 2014 UPC:   678352310582 Website:   www.jakks.com;  www.disney.com/Frozen Written on back of box:   Fearless optimist Anna sets off on an epic adventure--teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven, to find her sister Elsa when the kingdom of Arendelle is trapped in an eternal winter.  Encountering Everest-like conditions and a hilarious snowman named Olaf, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom. Still in Production:   No. Price:   I don't remember the original price.  Now, in box, the cheapest