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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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Truth or Fiction?

Posted on 07/26/2009 by chick

Everybody has something to say about taking care of a baby. A sneeze is as good as a burp.—Hospital Nurse According to the hospital nurse, a sneeze brings up air. I think she was full of hot air herself. Based … Continue reading →

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39 Weeks

Posted on 06/23/2009 by chick

Everyone probably thought the baby would have arrived by now, but here I am past 39 weeks and no baby yet. One of the things that strikes me at this point is how easily I’ve gotten used to the changes … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Thank You

Posted on 06/14/2009 by chick

Last Sunday night I finally finished writing the thank-you notes for the baby shower. I had had to do most of the writing at night after work, which wasn’t fun. Personalizing them took forever. I also didn’t want to waste … Continue reading →

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31 Weeks

Posted on 04/26/2009 by chick

One nice thing about my pregnancy is that I haven’t had to buy any maternity clothes. Oh, believe me, I couldn’t have gotten this far without them. There came a point, somewhere around 4 months, when normal pants just didn’t … Continue reading →

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In a Fix

Posted on 01/20/2009 by chick

People always say, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” In this modern world of disposable everything, we might as well drop the “If it ain’t broke” part. No one fixes broken things either. Not electronics or appliances. Not furniture … Continue reading →

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People Change

Posted on 04/07/2008 by chick

I did something kinda gross, but I’m also kinda proud of it. I used some chorizo that was like 4 months past its sell-by date. It contained preservatives and it was refrigerated for much of its life. Moreover, it looked … Continue reading →

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The Art of Effigy

Posted on 02/03/2008 by chick

The art of effigy is not dead. As I was driving around town today, I saw the figure of a football player strung from a tree. There was a group of men hanging out below it, admiring the handiwork. I … Continue reading →

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Some Choice!

Posted on 01/30/2008 by chick

I looked on-line to see when and where I should line up to vote for my favorite Democratic candidate. Good thing I hadn’t already put on my shoes. Rhode Island doesn’t vote until March! People say that February’s Super Tuesday … Continue reading →

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Late-Night Misfire

Posted on 01/04/2008 by chick

Late last night, I was in the bedroom reading when I heard the voice of Bill Maher coming from the TV in the living room. I put my book down for a moment and listened. My reward was to hear … Continue reading →

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