Tag Archives: musings

Demovation 2018 – The Prologue

Posted on October 1, 2018 by DarlinTxn

Crazy Ideas Come to Fruition 12 years ago, we built a house. We were newlyweds, money was kind of tight, we did it on somewhat of a budget. That means when it came time to choose the decorator features pre-build, … Continue reading →

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The Standoff – A Letter to the Spoiled Dogs

Posted on August 24, 2017 by DarlinTxn

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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Corvette Widowhood

Posted on June 17, 2017 by DarlinTxn

Then, 2 years ago, we acquired the second corvette – a 1970 big block in Donnybrook Green. This ‘70 beauty needed some serious love. While we had the numbers-matching engine, it wasn’t actually in the vehicle. It needed a lot of work.  She had sat, immobile, in pieces for over 20 years. The Hubs was eager to get her running again and out on the open road. And that’s when I became a corvette widow. Continue reading →

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The Change

Posted on December 22, 2016 by DarlinTxn

Peri-menopause. It’s not just for the over 50 ladies anymore. Sorry, guys, this is not a sexist thing, but a biological thing. Then again, if you wish to continue reading, you might be better prepared when it happens to the women in your life. It could help you, and them, survive! Continue reading →

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What’s In A Name?

Posted on April 1, 2015 by DarlinTxn

Shakespeare queried, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other would smell as sweet.”  I find this to be very true.  Our dogs have multiple names; their AKC registered name and the common name we … Continue reading →

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