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The best name for a Mexican restaurant
I passed this place earlier today. I have never noticed it before as it is in a strip mall that I never visit. Isn’t the name awesome?
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Congratulations to me
The other day I decided I needed to do something to congratulate myself for landing a great job so I went to my favorite jeweler in town and bought myself a ring! It is quite chunky, I don’t think it … Continue reading
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St. Joseph
There is a belief that if you buy a statue of St. Joseph and bury him upside down in your yard that he will help expedite the sale of your house (remember, he was a carpenter). The directions can vary, … Continue reading
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Déjà ’70s (maybe some ’80s, too!)
I started packing last night and it turned into a big mess. What to bring? What to bring? The weather is a good bit cooler where I am going but I don’t want to look like a doofus wearing anything … Continue reading
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Endless days
One of the worst things about moving to the Pacific Northwest is the time zone! I start getting calls in the early morning here in N.C. based on East Coast timing but then all the stuff that comes out of … Continue reading
Getting high with Gary
I had a tub resurfacer, Gary, come over this evening to fix a spot on my stove where I chipped off a chunk of porcelain a few years ago (this is what you get for trying to cook!). He was … Continue reading
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Wiped out
Aidan came over today to help me finish mulching and to do some other odd jobs around the house as I wrap my punch-list up. Afterwards, I treated him to Mexican. I ordered my meal, and a margarita, in Spanish … Continue reading
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Are you ready to rumble?!
Tonight we are having one of those awesome evenings of rolling thunder storms! I love a good Spring/Summer thunder and lightening storm! I know I am going to get rain where I am going, but I hope I am going … Continue reading
Cluelessly keyless
My cousin sold my Honda over Memorial Day to his brother, “my other cousin” and my second cousin (the daughter of “my other cousin”) is learning to drive on it. I was told that she was a real klutz in … Continue reading
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The face of sun exposure
Amazing photo shows effects of sun exposure on truck driver’s face The New England Journal of Medicine published this photo of William (Bill) Edward McElligott which shows sun damage on one side of his face. Photographer: The New England Journal … Continue reading