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Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Not Guilty

It's a wonderful day for hibernating, all gray and wet and drippy. Just staying inside, looking out the windows, and eating grilled hot pepper cheese on rye/pumpernickel combo bread, and listening to the Westminster clock that once belonged to Aunt Evva chime away each 15-minute period. And, I don't... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, October 28, 2013

To Wash Your Hands Can Make You Happy

When I come home, from anywhere at all, I am not happy until I wash my hands--really wash them, singing the song, Happy Birthday To You...., twice, for the length of washing. It's like rolling a burdensome stone off of my shoulders and a sense of freedom to touch anything at all without worry. I... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Are You Getting Tired Of Baby Pictures Yet?

I can just imagine what she is writing: "Hurry up and come home Daddy. Your "Baisy" is waiting for you." That's how she says baby, "baisy". She can't seem to get the second "b" in there. Guess what I am cooking.....cabbage.....cabbage and potato soup, and it smells so good. Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, October 26, 2013

This Old House

Everyone is pitching in to help, except for me. Unless you call playing with Marianna "helping". That seems more like fun to me. She's a bugger. Here she managed to get around the baby gate at the bottom of the stairs and climb to the top before anyone caught her at it. Peter and Angelia bought an... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Whew! It's Over

Personally, it's a huge pain in the ass, and it's intrusive and insulting, but according to the laws of our municipality, and according to the lease that we signed, our apartment can be inspected by the landlords once a year, and as they deem necessary, with only a 24-hour notice. Today was the day.... Sign in to see full entry.

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