Monthly Archives: November 2019

Happy Thanksgiving

I know it is a little early, but I plan to take next week off from writing. So Happy Thanksgiving to those in the US. As we slide into the holiday season, I hope you all enjoy the time you … Continue reading

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The power of muscle memory

It’s kinda funny how this remodel has brought to my attention a few habits. The first being that the height difference between the dining room tile and the hall floor caused a kind of step up whenever I transitioned from … Continue reading

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No Words

I find it ironic that as our technology shifts ever more toward the plug and play model, our home appliances move farther and farther away from convenience and ease of installation. Whenever I acquire a new Bluetooth device, my phone … Continue reading

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Free Today only

If you are looking for something to read during the holiday travel times ahead, These Divided States is free today on amazon (hopefully across all the platforms). amazon us amazon uk amazon ca amazon au And if you like it, … Continue reading

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Closer and closer

It has been a very busy last five days. We went from this on Friday morning: Which I thought would never go away. This was as they left on Friday night. Last night after waiting for the texture to dry, … Continue reading

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Happy Veteran’s Day

Here in the US today is the day we honor those who served in the military. For most of the rest of the world, this is Remembrance Day and marks the end of the First World War. Whichever you celebrate, … Continue reading

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Excuses, excuses

I had lunch with my coworkers the other day, and one friend was kind enough to share the drama that is her daughter’s life. The story starts with an impossible roommate, late rent payment, and eviction. Thankfully, the daughter was … Continue reading

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A Light Show

I woke up this morning to lightning. No thunder. No rain (not even a hint of it in the air). Just lightning. It was awesome to watch the night explode as I walked the dog. And given that my book … Continue reading

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Uh-Oh

It’s weird. November 4th, and no one is eating the Halloween candy. I’m not sure what’s happened. I buy the stuff my kids and hubby eat because we don’t get many trick or treaters. But now, they’re not eating that … Continue reading

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The Day of Destruction

Logically, I know this has to end. We are putting down the floors. Next week, the duct work will be moved and the drywall will be put up. But yesterday, I spent my day off emptying the hall closet, removing … Continue reading

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