Judging by the enthusiastic house decorations I’ve seen on my walks, we’ve got a ton of new kids in the neighborhood this year, which means tomorrow’s trick or treating should be loads of fun. I always get a kick out of the little ones in their costumes, but I’m taking a moment this morning to … Continue reading
The neighborhood is looking rather festive these days. We’ve got more than our fair share of ghosts Skeletons, complete… … and in parts. There are jack ‘o lanterns made of plastic and ceramic, as well as honest-t0-goodness pumpkin. Witches, spiders and the webs they weave abound. But no one — and I mean no one … Continue reading
We shut our house trap last week. It had succumbed to age, requiring a plumber’s help to unclog twice in four days. It had to go. Turns out the toilet draining itself dry without warning wasn’t a parlor trick after all. Nor did we need the original house trap any longer since all our sinks have … Continue reading
Happy birthday today to my beautiful mother — my sounding board, reality check and daily laugh. Love you, Mom!