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First we had ants, and caulk and Seventh Generation Granite & Stone Cleaner and a little bit of Black Flag came to the rescue. And then as soon as we got rid of the ants, the back yard was overrun… Read moreIt’s a Lot All at Once
Things that come to mind: 1) We took a trip to visit cousins over Labor Day weekend, and had a wonderful time. I grew up across the country from much of my family, and didn’t know what I was missing…. Read moreFriday Five: September 5, 2014
My plan was to do 45 good things by my 45th birthday. The things could be big or small. They could affect people directly or indirectly. They could be public or very personal. The idea wasn’t to change the world,… Read more45 Good Things: What I Learned
You know all that rain I wrote about yesterday? When we get rain, this is what happens in the mountains.
It rained in L.A. yesterday. With the colder temperatures we’ve been having, that means that the mountains got snow. And that means that today we went to the mountains. Baguette even had her first snowball fight. Which she started. A… Read moreSunday Snow Play
This week’s Monday Listicles? “10 things you love that are free.” Read on: 1) Baguette’s kisses. 2) Mr. Sandwich’s love for me and her. 3) Snuggles with Wicket. 4) Rain on the roof. 5) Going for a walk and seeing… Read moreThe Best Things In Life Are Free
Pierce College in Woodland Hills has an agricultural program, and one weekend every year, they open up their farm to the public. Luckily for us, this was that weekend. Much of my time was spent complying with cries of “PIGGYBACK!”,… Read moreFarm Life
This week’s entry in Monday Listicles is “10 Reasons I’m Great.” Honestly, I think this is something that not just moms, but women in general, often lose track of. Certainly there are plenty of conceited women out there–I have had… Read moreBragging Rights
We had a lovely rainy day yesterday, and Baguette had fun at home, with Bestie, and on a walk to see actual water in the L.A. River. Take a look:
It’s been red-tagged. That means it’s not just stupid to use it (carbon monoxide poisoning, I’m looking at you), but illegal. We’ve gotten one estimate on replacement and are trying to get some more–although given that we’re approaching the holidays,… Read moreUpdate: So, About That Heater