I’m not a person who is generally considered “reckless.” In fact, I can be a little paranoid, and a little bit *too* concerned about safety and caution sometimes. I’m sure my kids would back me up on that one. But six weeks ago, my vigilance must have slipped. Or maybe it was just a freak accident. Either way, I had…
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I’ve mentioned in passing that we recently completed a remodel of our basement bathroom. Or rather, we had a contractor complete it since our level of handiness is not what you would call “high.” This project is something we knew we needed to do from the day we bought this house 5.5 years ago, and it was finally time. And while I…
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Well, the cats haven’t eaten it yet, and it’s been here since Sunday. Though I did enter the room to find Chester doing something to it. Sniffing it? Nibbling on the tendrils? Threatening it with a menacing growl? I don’t know. I’m just going to enjoy this little succulent while it’s still around, and discourage the cats from doing any damage…at least while…
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Dear Winter: It seems that you had a rough time of it this year. I mean, you never quite built up your confidence to just be yourself, you know? You were hesitant, a bit wishy-washy, and you brought far more rain than snow our way this year. Poor L.’s snow boots sit in the garage, mostly unused. One or two…
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It’s been cold, a little snowy, and definitely feeling like winter around here this week. But even though I’m more than ready for spring, I decided that the winter weather wouldn’t get me down. Here are a few things that brightened my week: 1. Coffee. Enough said? Look, I don’t know about you, but the time change really did a number…
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