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Demo Days

In our family, if we want something (anything) done, we give Uncle Donald a call. Well, he showed up this week to help get Dave’s condo ready for listing. As I previously mentioned, my...

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Triple Ick

My post of January 25th was perhaps a bit premature and a tad understated. Yes, we were indeed expecting more snow. We certainly got it, and it has gone well beyond the “ick” stage. This...

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An Evening Out

My uncle recently had surgery, and because I hadn’t seen him over the holidays, I planned to stop by  for a visit a couple days after he got home from the hospital. Except he...

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Athens

As part of her MBA program, Heather spent a week in Greece. (I guess they were studying euros and the economics of austerity?) There is no way I would be able to get her...

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It’s Just A Game

Yes, it’s just a game. That’s what I keep telling myself when my heart is pounding dangerously, I’m shaking uncontrollably, my mouth is parched, and my hands are ice cold from being clammy. That’s...

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A New Coat

It’s amazing what a new coat of paint will do, so I’m tending to find a number of canvases. My previous projects have included a laundry room, a coffee table, a bedroom, a chair (and bedroom...

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Odd Jobs

I’ve picked up a few odd jobs lately. The first was after I read an article in the Globe about Spare 5, an app that pays you for completing short tasks on your iPhone....

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One Last Christmas Present

I have a thing about tote bags. In fact, I’m obsessed. (Does that surprise you?) I have a Coach (outlet, on sale) tote bag for shopping at the mall, a Lands’ End tote bag...

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Dogs

I do not like dogs. Maybe that’s a little strong. I recognize the wonderful companionship they can provide to those who do like dogs, and they can be pretty darn cute. Except when they...