There is a cloud of doom that follows us on house projects. Weird things happen to contractors. I keep shaking it off. Must be a coincidence but I’ve watched too many crime investigation shows to know that there are very … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Murphy’s Law
Random 5 for December 24, 2023 – Holidays, Murphy’s law, illness, projects, cards
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One more sleep! – When I was a kid, this was an exciting day. People would be coming and going. Lots of commotion and cooking and eating. Once I was past the Santa stage, we put our tree up with … Continue reading
Random 5 for May 8, 2022 – Turtles, smells, ideas, floods, deck
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Something new! – This week while walking along the stream in my happy place, I saw a turtle. First one I’ve seen here. He was sunning on a branch that was hanging over the stream. Not my idea of relaxing … Continue reading
Random 5 for January 23, 2022 – Kitchen, overwhelming, cold, critters, Starbucks
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He’s back! – Broken-hearted window contractor guy is back. For anyone not following my kitchen saga, the hold up for finishing the kitchen is the window over the sink which was ordered last July but never came in. The real … Continue reading
Humping along
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We are still humping along in total chaos. The week has been full of more ups and downs although no one died. We are grateful for that. There will be no working kitchen for the holidays. That is sad. It’s … Continue reading
Random 5 for November 14, 2021 – Charities, phones, neighbors, cost, renovation
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It’s that time! – I’m getting besieged by fund raising gifts. Being old school, I feel guilt when I throw out something “good.” Yet I’m getting things I’d never use and can’t be donated. I wish the charities would use … Continue reading
Random 5 for January 31, 2021 – Snow, move, Murphy, neighbors, Morgan
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Anticipation! – We are awaiting our first really big snowstorm. It’s predicted to start this afternoon and end Tuesday morning. I would have preferred if it waited until AFTER we moved in mid-February but I’m grateful that the weather has … Continue reading
Dental apocalypse part 3 or holy crap batman!
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I did not want to get three posts from my dental work. Nope. No way. I was hoping to just put a note on my Sunday Random 5 that everything was done and you wouldn’t be saddled with sending sympathy … Continue reading
Will Murphy strike again?
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Next week is hectic. Concerts, milestone birthday celebrations that require overnight stays, out-of-town dinners, family reunions – They all fall in the same week. Yes, it’s exciting but it’s also exhausting. In an attempt to make the week peaceful (ha!) … Continue reading
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