FOLDING CLOTHES
( life / home-garden / chores )

I thought I'd watch some sports on TV while folding clothes (making up for my complete lack of chores yesterday). My viewing choices were NBA basketball (where travelling is only called/penalized after 4 or 5 steps), bull riding (where I just feel sorry for the bulls), or a dog show (where I just couldn't care less). My sister Lucy would... read more

GREAT SUCTION
( life / home-garden / chores )

In preparation for the much-anticipated Comcast installation (Internet, not TV), I do as they suggest and clear out a space where I want them to put the cable wall jack. Once I have that space cleared, I decide to vacuum the area. It's almost an instinctive reaction: You clear out a space that hasn't seen the light of day in months, then va... read more

TRIED TO MOW THE LAWN
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Well, I tried to mow the lawn, but the lawnmower wouldn't start. I swear. :) It's probably all clogged up from sitting there unused all winter. It was a hand-me-down mower, anyway, probably in need of replacing, but that's just not in the budget right now.Actually, the yard looks better au natural at the moment because it's full of ... read more

I BUILT A FENCE
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I forgot to mention I built a fence last weekend. It only spans about 12 feet from the side of the house to the retaining wall dividing us from our slightly-uphill neighbor. I've still got to cut a gate into it. Hopefully, I can pull that off. I pulled it off. fences-side-yard-8d5a789ef490dc16f95f08eb8b1a2b02-300x225.webpClick here. Mayb... read more