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Finally!

Posted on 03/19/2016 by chick

As you may recall, we were audited by the IRS over the 2008 First-Time Homebuyer’s Tax Credit. We did everything our tax guy said to do at the time, including paying back the loan amount in full and writing a … Continue reading →

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Soup & Stuff

Posted on 03/16/2016 by chick

I’ve managed to catch yet another cold. And what do I do when I get a cold? I call up the Vietnamese restaurant and order “healing soup,” known more commonly to the rest of the world as “chicken pho.” So … Continue reading →

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Which Is Worse?

Posted on 03/14/2016 by chick

Today my husband described one thing as “terrible” and another as “horrible,” and he used those descriptions in a way that implied that one was worse than the other. This struck me as odd, because I think that “horrible” and … Continue reading →

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Waffle Faces

Posted on 03/13/2016 by chick

My husband often makes waffles on Sunday mornings, but today he outdid himself.

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So Tired

Posted on 03/11/2016 by chick

I just tried to click on my cat with my mouse pointer. He was standing so close to my laptop screen that it seemed like I ought to be able to do it. He is an icon, right? But of … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Early Mornings

Posted on 03/10/2016 by chick

I woke up at 5:30 this morning. I could not fall back asleep, courtesy of Mr. Squeakers, whose scritchings and scratchings in the wall were grating on my nerves. I couldn’t stand to listen to him anymore, so I got … Continue reading →

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How My Hubby Helps

Posted on 03/07/2016 by chick

Sometimes I construct puzzles during my spare time. There is one particular puzzle that I like to work on when I have nothing better to do, such as when I’m riding in the car. All I need to make the … Continue reading →

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Cuckoo for Coconuts and Other Stories

Posted on 03/06/2016 by chick

Dear Kids, Here are some stories about you. You both like pop music. This is sometimes a source of frustration for your father and me, because we don’t particularly care for pop music. Whenever we’re looking for a good radio … Continue reading →

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G Words. Or Gee, Words!

Posted on 03/05/2016 by chick

Galumph Gurgle. Gargle. Giggle. Goggle. Gargantuan Gravlax Gadabout Gunge. Glop. Goo. Gaffe Gonfalon Gasp Gumbo Ghastly. Grisly. Gruesome. Gobstopper What are your favorite G words?

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It’s So Easy

Posted on 02/26/2016 by chick

I like to look back on old posts, particularly when I’m feeling lost, because they are proof that I really do exist. Unfortunately, I don’t have nearly as many old posts as I’d like. I want to believe that the … Continue reading →

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