Monthly Archives: May 2023

Summertime plans

June typically starts the real summertime heat here in the Valley of the Sun. When temps start climbing and usually over 110F, we change our habits–walking the dog at the break of dawn, shopping in the early morning hours, and … Continue reading

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Happy Memorial Day

Take time today to reflect on those who made the ultimate sacrifice and live like it was worth it.

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Who’s the smartypants?

The hubbinator’s last day at work was on Friday. As a gift, his coworkers purchased a day of the week clock for him. No time, just the day of the week. To honor such a momentous occasion, I took down … Continue reading

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In Advance

We are planning to move… in 3 and a half years. You would think that I wouldn’t be stressing the move now. But we have been in this house for 20 years. 20 years is a long time to be … Continue reading

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Friday Fun Fact

Most of us exchange sleep for caffeine.

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This month’s reading

Here are the two books I hope to finish this month: and: For the first time, both books are nonfiction and none are mysteries. Go figure. Until next time, stay healthy.

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It only takes a decade or two

We have lived in our house for twenty years in July. In that time, the pool plunger for the backwash system had become my nemesis. Several times a year, I have to move the whole sand filter out of the … Continue reading

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Friday Fun Fact

Opening my computer this morning, I realized that the cats have been up to something during the night.

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Maker Monday

To honor a family member’s 90th birthday, I decided I would craft an album that would become a Memory book. I knew right away that I would be using some Graphic 45 papers as I love their postcards and papers. … Continue reading

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Friday Fun Fact

I thought I wanted to be a hermit when I grew up. Now I know I want to be a dragon—sleep all day surrounded by my treasures and wake up occasionally to breathe fire on some people.

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