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Crafty Idea

Posted on 11/11/2009 by chick

Among the many books I bought at the used book store’s going-out-of-business sale was Victorian Crafts Revived by Caroline Green. I have read most of it. There are some nice projects, but distressingly little instruction for some of them. The … Continue reading →

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Finally!

Posted on 11/10/2009 by chick

We bought a piano on Sunday. After all these years, I’m finally going to have a real piano, one with which I can make professional-quality music. I am so excited! Only 26 days until delivery!

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My Honey, the Ghostbuster

Posted on 11/08/2009 by chick

I watched my Faithful Reader remove leaves from our driveway last week using a leaf blower. It was amazing, like Moses parting the Red Sea. But, with the hose in his hand and the pack on his back, he looked … Continue reading →

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Just Leave It Alone

Posted on 10/28/2009 by chick

On our anniversary a few weeks ago, we went up to Boston for brunch at the Langham Hotel. We stuffed ourselves full of rich (and expensive) food, took a quick walk through Chinatown where we bought some moon cakes, and … Continue reading →

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Dates

Posted on 10/27/2009 by chick

Pitted dates taste good, but geez, it’s a struggle to put the creepy-looking things in my mouth and chew them. They look like dead cockroaches!

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A Couple More

Posted on 10/21/2009 by chick

I hate it when I fall behind on my book reviews. I forget a lot of the details and consequently have little to say. C’est la vie. Here’s what little I have to say on two books I read earlier … Continue reading →

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Glass Act

Posted on 10/18/2009 by chick

I love glass. I always have. When it’s worked into interesting shapes, I find it hard to resist. I’m not the only one to feel that way, which is why so many glass items are collectible. Glass insulators have always … Continue reading →

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A Question of Hygiene

Posted on 10/12/2009 by chick

Would you rinse your mouth with this?

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One Year and Counting

Posted on 10/11/2009 by chick

Exactly one year ago, my Faithful Reader and I got married. We had no idea, as we vowed to support each other through thick and thin, that our duo was about to become a trio, and that things were going … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow

Posted on 10/02/2009 by chick

Tomorrow must be the most wonderful day, both fun-filled and productive. Too bad by the time I get to it, it has already turned into today.

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