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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
Our heater is out, and after Mr. Sandwich replaced the old thermostat with the new one, it turned out that (a) we’ll need to paint the hallway, and (b) the problem was [drumroll please!] not the thermostat! So now we… Read moreThankful Thursday: Climate
Mr. Sandwich and I each have jobs that give us Veterans Day off, and Baguette’s day care is closed on Veterans Day, so we had a three-day weekend. One day per family member! Except Wicket. No extra day for Wicket…. Read moreThree Day Weekend
This week’s Monday Listicles is 9 Made-Up Facts and 1 True Fact. So let’s give it a shot. 1) I have three sisters, none of whom live in the same state. 2) I love to see the sunrise. 3) I… Read moreTrue Lies
Movies have always been a big part of my life. I grew up watching classic films on TV (anyone who grew up in the D.C. area remember Channel 20?) My parents took us to lots of movies, starting with Disney… Read moreMovie Madness
I’m really not sure I can express how thankful I am for my family. For my parents, who taught me their values and how to determine my own. For my brother, who loves me even though I may have been… Read moreThankful Thursday: Family
I’ve written a bit about Baguette’s school, and their concerns about how she interacts with her classmates. Here are some of our observations: 1) She does get wary around unfamiliar people and large groups. 2) She is overjoyed to play… Read moreConfidence and Communication
The other day, my dad asked me what I wanted for Christmas. I told him that I had thought of something a few days earlier, but I’d forgotten what it was. This is typical for me. When I was a… Read moreWish List
Please give. Photo by The Eggplant, via Flickr.
On Thursday, we all took a day off and went to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. Was it a hit? Take a look.