Here are some of the highlights of 2015 for renewable energy. Which is your favorite?

People are getting tired of buying new devices — and this chart proves it According to a new survey by Accenture, charted by Statista, consumers are increasingly growing bored with new technology, and less people are planning to buy new devices this year. Of the 28,000 consumers surveyed, only 48% said they're planning to get a new smartphone this year, down 9 percentage points from last year. The decline in interest is seen in other products, as well, including laptops, TVs, and tablets.  Perhaps the bigger concern is that new types of gadgets, like wearable devices and personal drones, are not filling the gap, either. Only 13% of the respondents said they're planning to buy a smartwatch this year, while there's almost no increase in the percentage of people planning to buy new devices in wearables, connected devices, or personal drones.

Heavy rain and snow are welcome after four years of drought in California, despite their potential for causing flash floods and mudslides.

JerriAnne, Fluffy and I at the Mountain Winery.

Nerdy Kitchen Gadgets That Would Make Cooking Fun for Anybody - Keyboard waffle iron

Nerdy Kitchen Gadget That Would Make Cooking Fun for Anybody - Death Star ice mold

Nerdy Kitchen Gadget That Would Make Cooking Fun for Anybody - Darth Vader toaster

You’re invited to share this incredible box of chocolates gift I received from my good friends in The Ukraine. I want everyone to feel part of the celebration.

Vintage sewing box & seat all in one. what a great find for me today.

This was a great find for me today. Vintage sewing box and a bench all in one.

Happy New Year! Using technology to share my Mimosa with everyone.

What Califorina's do when it rains.

Our sunrise was a glowing pink.