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Squirrels
I used to think squirrels were cute as they darted here and there, across streets against traffic, and up trees with abandon. I no longer think that.
Instead squirrels have become a nuisance in my world. There are grey, black,
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No Debate About It
I’ve read in more than one newspaper that Joe Biden and Donald Trump, both presumptive nominees for president from their respective political parties, have agreed to two debates. The first is scheduled for June, before either convention has occurred, while
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Multiples
It’s a sign of contemporary society that the single serving of a food item is readily available. You can buy mashed potatoes, soups, chips, beverages, for one. Also pot pies, Hostess cupcakes, and milk. Yes, the cost is probably higher;
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Help Wanted
There are several household chores that I absolutely detest, and I’m wondering if other women feel the same way. If so, perhaps there is an employment opportunity for some hardworking individual to address these needs.
The first is oven cleaning.
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Mustard
One casualty of the Wild Game Dinner was the sleeve of my light blue spring jacket that went home with bright yellow mustard stains.
Anyone who does laundry knows mustard is one of the more difficult condiments to get off
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Time . . . to go
I’ve subscribed to “Time” magazine for decades. At first, when it was in its heyday before there was instant news, I looked forward to its drop in my mailbox every week. It was contemporary, informative, and succinct.
But that was
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Thank You, Now Please Go Away
Dear Allison, Jared, Michael, Lisa, Tony, and Janet,
Thanks for your unsolicited telephone calls offering financial help. I appreciate your concern about our debt, although I don’t understand how you know what our debt is. Or if we actually have
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Brioche
I don’t know if it’s a national trend or a local one, but brioche seems to be taking over where I live.
Pronounced ‘bree-osh,’ this bread is sweeter than its regular counterpart, and I’m fine with using it in various
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Inquiring Minds . . .
Even though we ‘re vacationing in Florida, I am compelled to answer a blog reader who asked, “Can’t the geese fly over the fence?” in response to recent posts about the geese versus me. (See March 7 and March 5
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Grouchy
You’ve been warned: I am grouchy. I could wait until tomorrow to blog under the assumption that I’ll feel better. And I probably will, since I don’t hold grievances tightly. Still, things I thought were handled have become unhandled.
There
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