Month: July 2019

I Am Not a Crook

Years ago, I created a Google alert. Any time my name is mentioned on the internet, I get an email with a link to the article. I did this so long ago I'd actually forgotten all about it, so I was pretty surprised when I received an alert on Saturday. I clicked on the article … Continue reading I Am Not a Crook

The Buck Stops Here

Oh, Deer We have learned just how abundant deer are in the neighborhood. I see them every morning when I'm out walking. Sometimes, we don't even need to leave the house! We were playing cribbage and listening to records in the basement Friday night when Tara went upstairs to grab a beer. She saw this … Continue reading The Buck Stops Here

Guess We’re Not “Those People”

We have been living in our house for three days now and it's starting to feel like home. If your idea of home involves stepping around boxes and weaving your way through piles of stuff. At least the old toilets are no longer taking up residence in the living room. When Tara asked me what … Continue reading Guess We’re Not “Those People”

Nature’s Fireworks FTW

Four more days until we move in! Really though, we've pretty much been living in the house since last Wednesday. We go home to sleep and feed Sydney; otherwise, we are here. As is most of our stuff. The apartment is looking pretty barren these days; there are a few essentials in the fridge and … Continue reading Nature’s Fireworks FTW