Category Archives: domestic

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A Painted House

Posted on June 11, 2012

BEFORE: AFTER: Things I Learned While Painting My House This Weekend 1. Commercial paint sprayers will save you DAYS of work. 2. My dad and I make an excellent team. (well, I already knew this) 3. It’s impossible to freehand … Continue reading →

Posted in domestic, family

Nature Girl

Posted on May 25, 2012

So a chipmunk has taken up permanent residence under my back step. I call him Theodore. I’ve seen him playing with another chipmunk on several occasions, but I can’t tell if that one also lives here or is just visiting. … Continue reading →

Posted in gardening, nature

Garden Update

Posted on May 8, 2012

So here’s what my garden looked like when I planted it on April 1: And here it is a mere five weeks later: So take note: raised beds make ALL the difference! I wish I hadn’t wasted so many years … Continue reading →

Posted in gardening, hope

A Cat Lady Moment

Posted on April 19, 2012

(all photos by my brother) I took my cats to the vet yesterday for a checkup. Wrangling both of them by myself is usually I-need-a-drink exhausting, but it turned out to be the easiest vet visit ever. No one needed … Continue reading →

Posted in cats, domestic

Rose In Bloom

Posted on April 13, 2012

As I keep mentioning (sorry), my yard is in full bloom! I know it’s not that exciting to most people, but it makes me so happy. My Encore azaleas put on a beautiful show this year: Over time, I’ve planted … Continue reading →

Posted in gardening, spring
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