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shopping before the storm
Yes, I admit it: I bought fabric today. I’ve been working on a baby quilt and realized that I didn’t have the one color I needed to make it look perfect. Today was my day with Mom, so I asked … Continue reading
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where’s the hole?
Yes, this is a photo of a roll of toilet paper. Maybe I’m the only one who hasn’t seen this eco-friendly or budget-friendly or something-friendly innovation in toilet paper, but just in case you don’t know about it, here … Continue reading
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giggles are good
As I sit here today the electrician still hasn’t appeared. He called–wow!!!–and said, “Maybe Monday”. I won’t hold my breath. The Disaster Recovery company is coming on Monday to rip out my kitchen floor, take out my sink and cabinet … Continue reading
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vanilla bean joy
See these bottles? They are filled with vanilla bean-scented liquid hand soap. At the risk of having you think I have become one of those crazy hoarders you see on television, I will confess that I now own nine of … Continue reading
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starting november right
Yesterday was our annual fall fabric shopping trip in Massachusetts. Sound the trumpets, make the coffee, gas up the car and be on the road by 8:30! We–wild women that we are– look forward to it all year. As we … Continue reading
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the end of the ugly stairs, hopefully
Here’s the guy who greeted me at the flooring store. After I pet him and told him how handsome he was, he stuck his nose in my crotch and refused to let me look at carpet. The embarrassed store owner … Continue reading
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the end of cold feet?
Banjo Man’s cold feet take up a lot of time in our little world. Over the years I’ve bought him electric heating pads, an under-desk electric foot warmer, a hot water bottle shaped like a boa constrictor, dozens of wool … Continue reading
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a few more pictures from austin
And at the Austin airport’s new gift shop I saw these. Hilarious! I didn’t have room in my bag for any of them, unfortunately. Which one is your favorite?
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touristy day in town
Saturday was a big day for Sandpoint (as is today). So much going on! This year I was bound and determined to do it all, so I hustled Banjo Man out of the house at 8:45 in order to get … Continue reading
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land of the chatting strangers
Before I get out of my car, I now say to myself: mind your manners. Yes, I have to remind myself each time. Because I am no longer in the polite-yet-cool New England, a place where idle chit chat is … Continue reading
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