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I Ain’t Superstitious
I don’t really think that a terrible fate will ensue if I say something jinxy. Still, if I say something jinxy, I will try to find some wood to knock on. If I find it, I’ll knock on it and … Continue reading
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Changes
The combination of poor vision plus paranoia means that every tiny black thing I see looks like a mouse turd or a tick, until I get close enough to see what it really is (a piece of fuzz, a crumb, … Continue reading
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What a Mess!
Total chaos in the kitchen! Not caused by my cooking. No, blame the refrigerator. It has this problem where it freezes up inside and then water pools in the bottom and finally leaks onto the floor. Yesterday it peed on … Continue reading
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Roses, Books, and Popsicles
I always try to get out to see the wild roses at this time of year. Today I finally had the chance. I took the kids with me to the nature trail at the library. We took care not to … Continue reading
Watching a Wasp on the Ground
She examines the landscape of rocks and dirt, and tosses aside what she does not like, until she finds just the right pieces. One by one she gathers her prizes, carries them back to a hole in the ground, and … Continue reading
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Ick!
I just happened to glance in the mirror as I was washing my hands this evening. I saw what I assumed to be a tiny piece of food on my neck (I’m not a neat eater, so that happens sometimes). … Continue reading
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Blast from the Past
I found this tiny piece of paper on the floor in my office while I was vacuuming today. The New Haven Register is a newspaper that I used to deliver, and this piece of paper is a receipt that ought … Continue reading
Less Talk, More Hugs
Heard around the house: Husbands should be hugged, not heard.
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Improper Attire
Heard around the house: Hey, hey, hey! Cups are not shoes!
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The Irony
There is more treasure in books than all the pirate’s loot on treasure island.–Walt Disney I found that quote on a RIF post on Facebook. The irony is that now people watch Disney movies rather than read the books on … Continue reading
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