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Demovation 2018 – Phase 1 Prep
Twelve Years of Accumulation I’d like to think we were smart about this whole demovation project. We planned on doing the downstairs first, as it would create the most amount of dust and disruption. Ripping out tile is not, by … Continue reading
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The Standoff – A Letter to the Spoiled Dogs
We will do what it takes to make you happy, to make you want to eat, but you need to meet us halfway. And you haven’t. So I am done. We are at what is politely known as a standoff. Continue reading
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Bloomington Survival – Day 3
5:45 am – Realized I get my best sleep in those 9 minute chunks of snooze alarm time. Reset alarm to 6:30 am. Double checked that it was for AM. Three times. 6:30 am – Got up. Really wanted to … Continue reading
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Bloomington Epilogue
Well, the Spoiled Dogs and I survived eight days without the Hubs. This is the longest that Matt and I have been apart in eleven years of marriage. I have to admit, while I can do it without him, I … Continue reading
Bloomington Survival – Day 2
5:50 am – Must have eventually drifted off to sleep as alarm woke me up. Still exhausted. 6:05 am – Sat down at desk since working from home this week. Still can’t access program to allow the completion of payroll. … Continue reading
On Her Own Terms
It’s been two years today since Missy left us. I realized the other day that I wrote a memorial for Tank, but I never wrote one for her. Her passing was sudden and unexpected; Matt & I are still reeling … Continue reading
Sometimes Loving Means Letting Go
Our anniversary present didn’t turn out quite like we had hoped. We were so excited to collect Patton last Friday. He sure seemed happy to see us! He was good in the car, although he thought he was a lap … Continue reading
Insanity Unleashed – Or How We Gave Each Other Love for Our 10 Year Anniversary
I might be certifiably insane. My sweet husband is willingly on this ride with me, so he may be insane as well. Yesterday, was our 10 year wedding anniversary. Ten years have flown by, and it’s been pretty good, even … Continue reading
Things I’ve Learned From My Dogs
My Lessons My dogs are smart. I know that I may be just a wee bit biased. I say they are smart because they have taught me, or confirmed for me, many life lessons. I consider them to be wise … Continue reading
The Stark Truth 