Category Archives: shopping

beep beep

Posted on February 25, 2019 by

In the “what is the world coming to?” category, here’s what I saw at the grocery store yesterday. Yes, it’s a robot. It wanders and spins throughout the store and beeps. A lot. In my rain-soaked, out of patience state, … Continue reading →

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nothing is easy #notaninteriordesigner

Posted on February 18, 2019 by

This is my attempt to visualize what kind and size of light fixture to buy to hang over my dining room table. There is a 24″ fabric ruler to judge size. My favorite winter scarf (thank you again, Retired Mountain … Continue reading →

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shopping before the storm

Posted on January 17, 2019 by

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?

Posted on December 31, 2018 by

  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

Posted on December 14, 2018 by

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

Posted on December 10, 2018 by

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

Posted on November 2, 2018 by

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

Posted on October 30, 2018 by

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?

Posted on October 29, 2018 by

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

Posted on October 18, 2018 by

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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