March 13, 2019
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The wind is blowing so hard here that it just blew out the flame on the covered gas grill. It’s knocked piles of two-foot-long shield-shaped palm tree thingies into the road, which I soon will have to go out and … Continue reading
March 2, 2019
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…that calls for a beer. Alas, I have no beer in the house. But lo! What should we find but a bottle of Clos du Bois, purchased for two dollars off! Hallelujah, brothers and sisters! 😀 Pulling the Velcroed-on whiteboard … Continue reading
July 26, 2018
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Let me amend this story to add that I think my son is amazing, in that he’s willing to take on the task of connecting plumbing and installing two expensive pieces of equipment. Where he got this particular kind of … Continue reading
June 9, 2018
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Thankee, that [hand-wash the dishes scheme] is workin’ surprisingly well. Who’d’ve thunk it? LOL! Have been banging around since the hounds and I rolled out of the sack at 4:30 a.m. The mile-long dawg walk is done. Pool maintenance: done. … Continue reading
June 6, 2018
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Yes. If you can recall a 1950s standard of living, you will sense that thataway does appear to be the way we’re headed: back to what was once the future. Wonders of the Internet aside — the glories of turning … Continue reading
November 28, 2017
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Good grief…i think i just saved myself a nice little wad of cash by NOT (i hope) buying a new iron. Maybe. So last night I’m pressing the Costco Blue Jeans Collection when I notice this faint, tingly bzzzzzzt sensation … Continue reading