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Day 42 (Month 2-11)

So,  it is Saturday, and I have decided to take my loving husband’s advice and not work real hard over the weekend. I’ll still do dishes (which are drying as we speak) and wash laundry (second load of the day … Continue reading

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Day 41 (Month 2-10)

Late start all around today. Off to pay bills, then home to make lunch and finally settle down to cleaning for today. Put off consolidating the TPV stuff yesterday, but it has to go out tonight, so no more procrastinating! … Continue reading

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Day 40 (Month 2-9)

The plan is to do several small loads of laundry today and see if the washer behaves itself. I had been stuffing it pretty full, so the theory is that it was only overflowing the top instead of actually leaking. … Continue reading

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Day 39 (Month 2-8)

Hopefully today we will at least know if the various broken machines around the place are fixable or must be replaced. I have absolute faith that my dad can limp them along a bit further if it is at all … Continue reading

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Day 38 (Month 2-7)

Well, Newell still hasn’t left yet, seeing if another hour of sleep will let him drive himself today. If not, may be another day little gets done. Going to duck into the Office and see if I can get something … Continue reading

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Day 37 (Month 2-6)

Need to drive Newell to work this morning, so I will be posting this evening. Just wanted to give you a head’s up. 🙂   UPDATE ONE: Literally just walked in the door. Today was one of the days when he … Continue reading

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Once a day, don’t you wanna throw the towel in?

So, that line from “It’s the Hard-Knock Life” seemed appropriate for today. Sometimes, keeping it going is devilishly hard. Especially on the weekends. But I will try to get something done today. As I said, I’m gonna start downshifting on … Continue reading

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Day 35 (Month 2-4)

Hard to get started this morning when Newell is going through all the SMBC Theater episodes. (Warning: Many episodes contain language and actions not suitable for the young or weak stomached…) They are hilarious though. Today my best friend Jim … Continue reading

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Day 34 (Month 2-3)

As I warned, doctor today, so late posting, but I wanted to pop in and praise Bath and Body Works Aromatherapy. This is my favorite: Warm Milk & Honey Sleep Pillow Mist. Used it yesterday, and the scent is heavenly. … Continue reading

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Day 33 (Month 2-2)

Some days, looking around at the good enough for company downstairs, it is easy to forget what is behind all the doors that are closed to deny cat access to rooms they don’t need to visit. Easy to say “we … Continue reading

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