Tag Archives: The Mister

One-Liner Wednesday — K is for a Kitten with Cold Feet and Bad Habits

  “If your paws are cold, stay off the tile!” — The Mister, giving Cletus the Dog Kitten a stern talking to about the way he drags socks around the house.     One-Liner Wednesday is brought to you by LindaGHill … Continue reading

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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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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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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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Music Tag Thingy

Today I’m doin a lil groovy music tag thingy from Stephellaneous Stephanie cause I’m so blog-lazy.   List the first 10 songs that come on shuffle Write your favorite lyric (or verse) from each song. Tag/link to other bloggers I’m  … modifying. … Continue reading

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#ThursdayDoors Part Two: Photos of Doors

Part One is over 1200 words of backstory about how I arrived on Central Avenue one stunning day in February. The Mister’s opinion was that it was not a good idea for me to stroll up and down Central Avenue. … Continue reading

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#ThursdayDoors Part One: The Epicurean Snob & The Stoic Lizard

One of the simple pleasures of my marriage is how The Mister makes fun of me for being a snob. He says I’m a Northside snob and a food snob and a sheet/blanket/pillow snob and an art snob as well … Continue reading

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One-Liner Wednesday — Weight

“Daddy’s asleep on my leg and I can’t move!” I said, “Yeah, his head weighs like 50 pounds. Arrogance weighs more than muscle.” One-Liner Wednesday is brought to you by LindaGHill

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