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School Days, School Days
Today is the first day of school for my neighborhood elementary school. As I drove to work this morning, I passed crowds of parents walking their kids to school. In front…
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Suburban Wildlife: Da Funk of Da Skunk
Last night Chris and I went out to dinner at our favorite sushi restaurant. On our way home, he reminded me that it was trash night and asked if I would help…
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How the Mighty Have Fallen
Its no secret that in the past few months, Chris has become a bit of a workaholic/psychotic about the house. He has been spending hours doing things like pulling down vines, painting…
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My House Is Warm!
Our housewarming party on Saturday was a huge success. We had lots of friends – new and old – who filled our house with lots of love and warm, gooey, goodness. I was…
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Katie Through the Ages
Have you ever watched an old movie and envied their style? Maybe it was Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s or Ferrah Fawcett in Charlie’s Angels. Something about fashion through the ages makes…
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You Need Me! You Really Need Me!
As I get older, I seem to get less useful. Chris does my heavy lifting. I sometimes feel expendable at work. I could be wrapped in bacon and my dogs wouldn’t take a…
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Party Planning with Your Partner
If you’re thinking about getting married anytime soon, I have some important advice for you. Throw any party you plan on giving at any point in your life right now. Aunt Millie’s 80th…
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The Golf Faux
So this past weekend when I was in Florida, I played lots of golf with my family. For three days we were out in the hot Florida sun swinging a stick at…
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Approving the Latest Catch
As you know, my sister brought her new boy toy down to Florida to meet my parents this past weekend. I went home to visit, too. My sister told me that…
