Hi everyone, Happy Friday, gang! Congratulations on making through another week. What's on tap for the weekend? Don't think we have anything too crazy on the to-do list, apart from trying to avoid the holiday traffic as much as possible. Looks like it will be good gardening weather, and there should be time for a bike ride or two, so that works. That reminds me - we better get some sunscreen. Of course, BDH and Little Buddha want to make sure they can listen to the birds for a while. We can handle that request. Are you ready to check... Continue reading

Hi everyone, How are you? Something odd happened here last night. BDH, Little Buddha, and I sat down to watch the season finale of Chicago Med, and the show opened with background sounds and incidental music. That was normal, but there was no audio feed of the dialogue. It was like watching a silent movie. All of the other channels I checked were fine, but the show still wasn't working 30 minutes later. Weird, right? We eventually threw in the towel, so hopefully all three "One Chicago" shows are now available via On Demand, or NBC's Peacock streaming service, with... Continue reading

Hi everyone, Welcome back. How's your week going so far? It's been okay on this end. The birds are chirping away again, much to the continued delight of BDH and Little Buddha. The guys will have to tear themselves away from the window at some point to help me finish today's to-do list, but I don't think it will be anything too crazy. The forecast still calls for rain this afternoon. Here's hoping it's right, because the garden would love another watering. The season finales of NBC's "One Chicago" shows are tonight. After that, who knows when we'll be watching... Continue reading

Hi everyone, How are you? I slept like a rock last night, so we're already off to a more productive start here. BDH and Little Buddha were thrilled to hear the birds chirping first thing this morning after a recent quiet stretch in the neighborhood. The guys could listen to that all day. I have to help Dad Clutter with some errands, so my to-do list is getting bumped to tomorrow. However, we wanted to make sure we still had some time to check out the headlines with all of you, so let's get to work. There's a fresh pot... Continue reading

Hi everyone, Welcome back, and a happy Monday to you all. How was your weekend? The rain kept things quiet here on Saturday, and then there was a lot of running around to make up for it yesterday. However, it ended with some gardening time, so no complaints. The plants loved getting a good soaking. BDH and Little Buddha say there might be more rain later this week, which would work out well. Moving a little slowly today, because I stayed up again for Barry on HBO last night. The series finale is next Sunday, and then I can get... Continue reading

Hi everyone, Welcome back, and a happy Friday to you all. What's on tap for the weekend? We're still working on our plans, because BDH and Little Buddha are trying to figure out tomorrow's weather situation. It's supposed to rain (which the garden will love), but will it be a good steady precipitation, or a "stay off the roads until this is over" kind of situation? Once the guys have a better handle on that, we'll figure out the to-do list. However, there's a chance we'll be out of the office until Monday. As always, we'll post any updates on... Continue reading

Summer is just around the corner, which means people are outside more and need a handy way to carry their drinks with them. That's why we're pleased to offer the new Clearing out the Clutter water bottle! This stylish insulated bottle keeps your beverages cold for 48 hours or hot for at least 12 hours. They're just $25 each (plus S&H), and they'll only be available until June 5, so order yours today! Don't miss out! Continue reading

Hi everyone, Welcome back. How are you? It's a good thing I turned on the heat last night. It's 29 degrees outside right now. 29 degrees. In the second half of May. Don't like that one little bit. This freeze flash should be over in a couple of hours. I just hope it didn't wreck the garden. The birds are chirping, and BDH and Little Buddha are sure they're asking each other if they came back north too early this year. You want to check out the headlines while we wait for things to warm up around here? Let's do... Continue reading

Hi everyone, How are you? Week going okay so far? Our crew is generally doing fine, but we have two issues right now: The first is that I just got a "freeze watch" alert that runs from 1:00 a.m. -7:00 a.m. tomorrow morning. Apparently the temperatures are expected to drop down to 30 degrees during that spell. Don't care for that. At. All. I'm concerned about what it's going to do to the garden. As far as I can tell, all I can do is keep my fingers crossed. Really not digging that even a little bit. The second issue... Continue reading

Hi everyone, How are you? Yesterday was a little on the rough side here. What's the minimum amount of sleep you need to be productive? It's six hours for me, and I think I came up just short Sunday night. Monday was touch ugly, but it still ended up being a pretty productive day, so cheers for that. BDH and Little Buddha made sure I went to bed earlier last night, so we're off to a better start this morning. Before we jump into the headlines, we want to let you know that our crew is now partnering with Clearly... Continue reading

Hi everyone, Welcome back, and a happy Monday to you all. How was the rest of your weekend? As planned, I took a nice long bike ride and then spent a good part of the afternoon in the garden, so it was a good day on this end. The only problem is that I stayed up late to watch Barry on HBO, but I didn't sleep that well and was awoken early this morning by an unidentified noise outside. As a result, I'm moving a little slowly at the moment. That's not a great start to the week. However, BDH... Continue reading

Hi everyone, Welcome back. How are you? We want to start things off by wishing all of the terrific moms out there a lovely Mother's Day. You are all the best, and we hope you get exactly what you want today, whether that's a big family outing, or just some time to yourself. If you're someone who finds today difficult for any reason, we're in your corner. Do what you need to do to treat yourself well today. (Really, that's good advice for any day.) I'm looking at a bike ride (which might be a little challenging in this wind)... Continue reading

Doctor Who fans are going out of their minds waiting for the 60th anniversary TV specials to finally arrive. (It's not just us, right?) It's been seven months since Jodie Whittaker regenerated into David Tennant (again), and left audiences wondering, "What?" The wait seems endless. However, after a quiet period immediately following "The Power of the Doctor," the show's publicity team is starting to ramp things up, and we couldn't be happier about it. There have been a couple of mysterious 10-second clips recently, but now we have a new longer trailer to enjoy! (Note: 52 seconds still isn't nearly... Continue reading

Hi everyone, Welcome back, and a happy Friday to you all. Man, this week went by in a flash. What's on tap for the weekend? I don't think we have anything crazy planned on our end. There will presumably be some gardening time. That's a perfect way to remember Mom Clutter on Mother's Day. There may also be a bike ride or two, and a few errands, but yeah, it should be pretty relaxed around here. Oh, and there will hopefully be a new Doctor Who trailer to check out tomorrow. Works for me. BDH and Little Buddha are looking... Continue reading

Hi everyone, How are you? Week going okay so far? Dad Clutter and I had a fun time yesterday. We took care of some of his errands, and the weather was lovely. I don't think there's anything too crazy happening today, but the sun is shining, and the birds are chirping, so we're already off to a good start. Should we see what's happening in the world? Let's do it. BDH and Little Buddha made coffee, so grab yourself a nice medium DD, because it's time to clear out some Thursday Clutter. Donald Trump's town hall event with CNN last... Continue reading

Hi everyone, How are you? I didn't think we were going to be able to hang out with you today, because I have to help Dad Clutter with an errand this morning. However, BDH and Little Buddha really didn't want to miss a chance to say hello, so they set the alarm for a bit earlier than usual. The guys love hanging out with all of you, in case that wasn't already clear. They're also happy because the birds are pretty chatty at the moment. Apparently they're saying while it's a little chilly right now, this afternoon should be lovely.... Continue reading

Hi everyone, Welcome back. How are you? We're all doing well, although I'm still moving a little slowly after last weekend's garden adventure. It was totally worth it, though, because everything looks terrific. I managed to get through a number of items on the to-do list yesterday, and BDH and Little Buddha say today's edition is shorter, so we're already off to a great start. There will be a trip to the bookstore to check out the new releases once we're done here. However, the guys still have a ways to go with the book they're reading, so no pressure.... Continue reading

As Mammoth WVH fans wait for the release of the project's sophomore album, Mammoth II (due out on August 4), Wolfgang Van Halen just released the second single from the record, which is called "Like a Pastime." What's most striking about this rocker is that it doesn't feature any crazy lead guitar wizardry. The focus is much more on the talented Van Halen's drumming. When paired with his rhythm guitar and bass playing, you're most struck by the driving groove of the song. (In case you didn't know, Van Halen once again wrote all of the lyrics, handled all of... Continue reading

Hi everyone, Welcome back, and a happy Monday to you all. How are you? Our crew is doing well, but I am moving slowly today. The annual compost delivery arrived on Saturday, and after some 6+ hours, I'm pleased to say it was successfully spread across the garden. Everything looks terrific, but now I'm sore from head to toe. Totally worth it, though. BDH and Little Buddha say there are only a couple of errands that have to be done today, and there's no rush, so that's fine. Of course, the first item is checking out the headlines with all... Continue reading

Hi everyone, Welcome back, and a happy Friday to you all. Congratulations on making it through another week. What's on the schedule for the weekend? The compost delivery arrives tomorrow, so if you need me, I'll be in the garden and then recovering on the couch. This task breaks my back every year, but it's totally worth it. Plus, BDH and Little Buddha say the the weather should be perfect. However, there's a good chance we won't be able to meet up with all of you again until Monday. As always, updates will be posted on our Facebook page. I... Continue reading

Hi everyone, How are you? Before we get started, BDH and Little Buddha are dying to say, "May the 4th be with you today." They've been giggling about that all morning. It's looking pretty gloomy outside at the moment, and the guys say the high temperature will only reach 48 degrees. However, the weather is supposed to get back on track tomorrow, so that's fine. I just need the weekend to be okay for the compost delivery. We went to bed early last night, so we still have to watch this week's Chicago P.D. episode. That sounds like a good... Continue reading

David Tennant's return as the 14th Doctor is still months away. However, as far as we're concerned, Doctor Who's 60th anniversary has officially begun with the release of the new Big Finish audio adventure, Doctor Who: Once and Future: Past Lives. (Out now.) The Once and Future series is an eight-part epic audio adventure which will highlight one Doctor per month, leading to the TV specials in November. If this first chapter is any indication, fans of the Time Lord are in for a terrific celebration throughout the rest of 2023. Past Lives sees the War Doctor injured during the... Continue reading

Hi everyone, How are you? Our crew is doing well at the moment, although it's possible I might be a little sick. Last night was my first Red Sox game of the year, and we got caught in some scattered rain, along with a touch of a chill, which is a bad combination. It's also possible I just blew out my voice screaming for the team, so we'll see how today goes. Either way, it was worth it. (More on that later.) BDH and Little Buddha are excited, because they are pretty sure there are new "One Chicago" shows tonight.... Continue reading

Hi everyone, How are you? I thought it was supposed to be raining by now, but it's still dry outside at the moment. Hold up, BDH and Little Buddha say the birds believe everything has just been pushed back an hour, but it's still coming. I'll deal with that when it's time to tackle today's to-do list. First, let's see what's going on in the world. The guys made coffee, so grab yourself a nice medium DD, because it's time to clear out some Tuesday Clutter. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Congress yesterday that the United States could default on... Continue reading

Hi everyone, Welcome back, and a happy Monday/May 1 to you all. It's pretty gloomy outside at the moment. However, BDH and Little Buddha say the temperatures should be pleasant, and it isn't supposed start raining again until tomorrow, so at least there's that. The guys are happy because the birds are pretty chatty this morning. They think the birds are commenting on how quickly our lawn transformed into a lush green forest after this last round of watering. Are you ready to check out the headlines? Let's do it. There's a fresh pot of coffee on the counter, so... Continue reading