Monthly Archives: November 2012
It’s more than just a number
November 2012 is coming to a close, and with it a month long celebration of turning 50. To family and friends who made this a special experience, I tip my wool hat to you in gratitude and love. The building … Continue reading
It’s 11 o’clock here in the north and the sun is past the yardarm
My builders are gone. Phase one of Morning Street:The House! has ended. How many phases–we do not know. But this old house, built in 1894, was in neglect. Every home, like the beings who populate them, needs renovation once in … Continue reading
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Tagged blogs, construction, creative writing, fiscal cliff, grog, humor, morning street, Pangloss, Portland Maine, Renovation, rotting sills, sills, soffits, yardarm
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In-Decision 2012: Paralysis
A very smart woman just explained to me why I have such a hard time deciding what I want for dinner. The root meaning of the word decide is to cut off. When I decide to have the halibut, I … Continue reading
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Tagged blogging, Buzz Lightyear, Chutes & Ladders, creative writing, decision making, humor, LOTR, Michelin, outlines, Parcheesi, Petco, second breakfasts, Toy Story, Woody
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