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On Cloud Zero

Posted on 01/03/2008 by chick

Our new mattress, formerly known as The Cloud, had me floating on air for about two weeks, and then it started to sink and I started to ache. Faithful Reader, who noticed the sagging before I did, agreed that there … Continue reading →

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Resolutions for 2008

Posted on 01/01/2008 by chick

Life is too short. I resolve to swear at least once per day. I resolve not to read The Secret. I resolve to eat chocolate whenever I want. I resolve to treat people as they deserve to be treated. I … Continue reading →

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Icky!

Posted on 12/31/2007 by chick

I always thought that if you waited too long to pee, you’d simply wet your pants and that was it. I was wrong. Bladders can actually rupture if overfilled and left overfull for long periods of time. So, my friends, … Continue reading →

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O Christmas Tree

Posted on 12/27/2007 by chick

This year the Borg assimilated our Christmas tree and decked it with energy-efficient lights. Soon the tree will join “The Collective,” so let us admire its biological and technological distinctiveness one last time before it goes. O Christmas Tree, O … Continue reading →

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It’s That Time

Posted on 12/24/2007 by chick

It’s Christmas Eve already. Who knew time could move so fast? Merry Christmas!

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The Story Behind the Name

Posted on 12/24/2007 by chick

I had originally planned to call this blog by a different name, but the domain name I wanted was already taken. It wasn’t a surprise, but it was a letdown. I was feeling sort of blue, and I was thinking … Continue reading →

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Christmas Wish

Posted on 12/14/2007 by chick

My future father-in-law came over a couple of weeks ago to help move our new sofa into the house. I was sitting at my desk when Faithful Reader brought him through my office. Faithful Reader explained that I was working … Continue reading →

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Christmas Comes Early

Posted on 12/01/2007 by chick

As I was finishing up the post about our selfish spending, I heard a knock on the door. It was a couple of delivery men wanting to drop off our new TV, almost a week early!

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Selfish Spending

Posted on 12/01/2007 by chick

While most people have been out wildly spending on gifts for others, Faithful Reader and I have been out selfishly spending on ourselves. First, we bought a king size bed so that we might sleep without smacking each other around … Continue reading →

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Reality Check

Posted on 12/01/2007 by chick

I keep thinking that someday I will invite other readers to my blog, but first I want to go back and . . . Fix all the tags and categories. Add all the pictures I meant to use. Remove everything … Continue reading →

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