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Quote: Housework

Posted in quotations on August 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Household tasks are easier and quicker when they are done by somebody else.

James Thorpe

Thankfulness List, 8/27/2008

Posted in gratitude on August 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

cows
fluffy bunnies
feather dusters
compressed air
washing machines
new dishwashers
fun nail polish
three ring binders
new school supplies
USB gadgets

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The Mother Spider

Posted in musing on August 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Outside my kitchen window a little brown spider has taken up residence. She spun a web and has filled three egg sacs so far. But the most interesting part of this was not her activity or even her babies.
About three weeks ago I noticed a piece of leaf had gotten caught in her web. I [...]

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Quote: Thought

Posted in quotations on August 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Thought is useful when it motivates action and a hindrance when it substitutes for action.
Bill Raeder

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Thankfulness List, 8/20/2008

Posted in gratitude on August 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

compressed air
feather dusters
Pledge
screen wipes
books appearing just when I need them
crochet thread that doesn’t tangle
fresh tomatoes
fresh cucumbers
hose timers
adjustable sprinklers

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The Difference Between Boy and Girl Animals

Posted in musing on August 19, 2008 | 1 Comment »

We were on our way from summer camp when my daughter started my heart pounding with one simple statement:

“I know how doctors tell the difference between girl and boy animals.”

Bear in mind that she just turned six, and before 8 am is not a time that I would willingly tackle this subject. So I merely [...]

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Quote: Life’s Obstacles

Posted in quotations on August 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Life is one long obstacle course and I am often the chief obstacle.
Anonymous

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Thankfulness List, 8/13/2008

Posted in gratitude on August 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

apples
peaches
Mike N Ikes
cold water
plentiful coffee
peanut butter and banana sandwiches
good cheese
good bread
ice cream with toppings
cupcakes

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FIOS and Verizon

Posted in soapbox on August 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

We recently got FIOS (fiber optic) service installed from Verizon. I love the idea of this: much faster speeds. They gave us an offer we couldn’t refuse, and so the installation was setup.
I just want to state up front that our installer was excellent. He worked with us to give us a workable solution to [...]

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