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Last week I was looking at the “buy free” options at the Ocean State Job Lot website. It was a crazy hodgepodge of things, including such gems as “Colorful Juggling Scarves 12 Pack” and “Cupping Therapy Set with Vacuum Pump.” … Continue reading →

On Friday I finished The Boston Globe‘s Mini Crossword in 8 seconds. That’s a new record. I realize that nobody else cares how fast I can solve the Mini, but to me it’s a sign that my brain is still … Continue reading →

One tiny upside of being sick is that it was a good excuse to skip my music lesson on Friday. Lately the lessons have been more stressful than fun, and I’m thinking about quitting. Weekly lessons feel like too much … Continue reading →

I woke up late today. It was a poor start to the weekend. Not only am I feeling groggy, but having slept away a significant chunk of this day, there’s less weekend left to enjoy. It’s already well after noon, … Continue reading →

Today I hit a paywall for two previously free NYT puzzles: Letter Boxed and the Mini. It put a damper on my day to have my usual round of puzzles cut short. I wasn’t terribly surprised by it, though. I’d … Continue reading →

Yesterday we took the kids to The Adventure Park in Sandwich, MA, on Cape Cod. Unfortunately, when we got there we could hear thunder. It wasn’t super close, but as safety experts say, “If you can hear thunder, you’re close … Continue reading →

Today I was eating cereal in the kitchen when Marshall looked at me and said, “You have a spider in your hair.” That was alarming. “It’s pretty big,” he added. I forced myself to remain calm. “Could you please remove … Continue reading →

I always hope to read at least 52 books per year. It’s a good thought, but it’s just a thought. You can’t hope your way into anything; you have to take action. If you want to read 52 books, then … Continue reading →