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#380–Glorious springtime . . .
This is my favorite time of year with new leaves on the trees in all shades of green, rhodies and other flowers all abloom, and sunny, sunny weather! When I left on my month-long trip on April 11, there were … Continue reading
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#379–My topsy-turvy, totally terrific trip . . .
When my friend, Theresa Baer, moved to the L.A. area some years ago, she told me, “If you can drive 800 miles to see your family in Bakersfield, then you can drive another 80 to see me!” So, that’s what … Continue reading
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#378–Friendships that endure . . .
Note: No more blog posts until mid-May as I will be going to California to see family and friends. At times like this, I’m glad I rent my downstairs. There is always someone at home––even when I’m not. Ever since … Continue reading
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#377–Tax prep is the name of the game . . .
I started my tax prep last Sunday by sorting everything I had collected all year. It completely covered the dining room table. Earlier in the week, I’d picked up my tax prep package from the preparer’s office. The original that … Continue reading
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#376–The door & humidity, the eyes and the fix . . .
Note: No blog post this Friday, 3/31 due to internet down on computer. Will post Sunday, 4/2, hopefully. Last week I wrote:” I will post this on Friday, but will not finish the door until Saturday. At that time, I … Continue reading
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#375–Front doors need to look beautiful too . . .
Okay! So, I’m on a refinishing jag! I had two projects that were “must-do” this winter––the redwood deck chairs and the front door. Well, I was able to salvage one of the red chairs and it is indeed beautiful. Now, … Continue reading
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#374–The yucky job of refinishing furniture . . .
I have two outdoor redwood chairs that I have had since 1976 that are similar to Adirondack-style chairs. I just love them and they were the first thing that my second husband helped me buy shortly after we met before … Continue reading
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#373–What a difference heat pumps make . . .
I kept thinking of Dinah Washington’s 1959 song, “What a Difference a Day Makes,” the day after my heat pumps were installed. Thursday, temperature in my house when I got up was 58 degrees, and the next day, Friday, it … Continue reading
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#372–Your help needed for new book . . .
I need your help! I’m thinking about putting together another book. It would be a collection of blog posts––some of my favorites and others would be readers’ choice. At this point, it’s just in the should-I-or-shouldn’t-I-do-it stage. And if I … Continue reading
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#371–Stair treads––a necessity . . .
I’m still working on my stairs. Once I had the stairlifts removed, 10 of the 15 steps had four holes each where the screws that held the stairlift supports were drilled in. They looked awful, and I could either get … Continue reading
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