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The Cool Backyard

Tuesday, August 25th, 2020

I’ve always wanted to be the house with the cool backyard. After talking the Webmaster into investing in the projector and building a frame for the screen, I think we have finally managed that.  Ane had her friends over tonight to watch a movie, which meant that they were all outside, hanging out together, eating […]



Romance Isn’t Dead, It Got A Shot

Monday, August 24th, 2020

It’s nice when the Webmaster and I are able to get away, leave the boys with my parents, and… go to Costco to get our flu shots done. That wasn’t really the reason they watched the boys for us on Saturday.  We actually went to a few different places and test drove some minivans.  So […]



This Can’t Be Comfortable

Thursday, August 20th, 2020

Exhibit #361 of “Thumper Can Sleep Anywhere” My back just hurts looking at him. Also, reminder #1274 that our couch is in sorry shape and really needs to be replaced with something that isn’t splitting at the seams.



Car Shopping Is My Least Favorite Kind Of Shopping

Tuesday, August 18th, 2020

Well, it’s official… We need a new minivan. Our loyal Honda Odyssey, which is 20 years old, needs a new transmission.  And that costs more than the car is currently worth.  Which means it would really be smarter to just get a new minivan. Easier said than done, because there really are only two reliable […]