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I Sought the Serif
I have come to the sad realization that I lack all common sense and sensibility (you’re welcome, Jane Austen fans) when it comes to graphic design. As a writer, I’ve always worked closely with graphic designers. Shout-out to Deb at CenturyCo, Chris at Ye Olde Publishing Company, and others over the years. Writers and designers,…
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There’s No Place Like Hermosa for the Holidays
Every year, come mid-July or so, I begin yearning for the holidays something fierce. There’s nothing like triple-digit heat to make one long for mistletoe and holly and egg nog and yule logs. OK, maybe not yule logs when it’s 102° in the shade. But everything else! And yet, more often than not, Christmas feels…
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Freezin’s Greetings
Now that almost everybody we have sent Christmas cards to this year has received theirs, I can finally share the photo with y’all. (Karri, close your eyes. Canada takes longer and we didn’t get these out quite as early as planned.) Photo Christmas cards are a tradition dating back to childhood. Like, early-early childhood. My…
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When Potlucks Go Awry
It’s been an interesting week at CenturyCo, capped off with a visit by the fire department this morning. This is what happens when potlucks go awry. Could’ve been worse, though: at least our building didn’t burn down. The close call merely resulted in a smoke-filled office, blaring fire alarms, and a forced evacuation. You know,…
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Sugar Cookies or Powdered Doughnuts
Since a lot of you have been wondering (okay, maybe only three people asked), the lady-who-might-be-a-hoarder’s check cleared the next morning. Whew! Not that getting stiffed out of $30 would have sent me to the poorhouse, but it was the principle of the matter. I half expected her to email me back saying the TV…
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Craigslist is Rarely Worth the Hassle
In 2006, the moment I separated from my ex-wife and moved into my swanky bachelor pad, I bought a brand new TV. Seriously, like, that day. She got the TV in the divorce, which was fine with me. I’ve always had an affinity for the latest and greatest; if it’s shiny and new, sign me…
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