Tag Archives: A-Z for April

G is Not Rated G

One of the most delightful things about living with The Mister is his frequent use of bold and colorful language. Take for instance, the other night in The Quiet Room. I was reading about propagating forsythia from cuttings and trying … Continue reading

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#ThursdayDoors — F is for Firehouses

It’s not uncommon to see fire stations in our #ThursdayDoors posts. On those, I’ve been commenting about how I likely wouldn’t get any photos with amazing doors or architecture, which is to say, there aren’t many historical firehouses here. We’ve got this … Continue reading

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One-Liner Wednesday — E is for Enamored

I was on the phone with The Mister when he pulled in the drive. As fast as I could, I shouted out, “Oh my God! I gotta go! My husband’s home!” “Okay! I love you!” he shouted back hurriedly. He … Continue reading

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D is for DUH Moments

Last summer, I trimmed the Boxwoods as one does. I am not the chainsaw lady, so my lectric trimmer is as close as I’ll ever get. It does make me nervous. At my old house, ten years ago, I used to … Continue reading

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C is for Cee’s Share Your World #14

If you could hire someone to help you, would it be with cleaning, cooking, or yard work? Yard work absolutely. This is the time of year I like to drag The Mister through the yard pointing at what I need … Continue reading

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B is for Be for SoCS

Be kind. Mostly. I practice random acts of kindness all the time. (We do.) We’re those people who pick up litter in our path, hold doors, overtip a great server, let the pregnant pee first, pay for a coffee or … Continue reading

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A is for All Aboard

Or Ahoy. Or Allons. Or After you. Or get your ass in the car. Whatever. We’re embarking on the journey of A-Z. I am good with the letters, but not with the numbers. It’s like how I’m good with directions … Continue reading

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Randomnity

I kinda need to go to the store today. I have a list and everything. I let The Mister take my car. Yeah, so you should feel sad for me, because The Mister took my car. That’s only the beginning … Continue reading

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Finally Zipping Through Zee Zed

I do not say zed. To me, zed is a Scrabble word, or a word my English friend uses that makes me pause and realize, “Oh, he means Z.” I do say zee a lot, especially when I’m Franglais-ing with my … Continue reading

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Young Love — Y

My dog, Sadie, barks at all kindsa things. She’s a sweetheart, she really is. But when she barks, she doesn’t sound like a sweetheart. No, she sounds like a vicious beast. Visitors beware. When I get to the door, I … Continue reading

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