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Tuesday, April 19th, 2005
posted by K | filed under Uncategorized | 6 Comments
I wish this eBay seller was a little closer to me (like, not all the way across the country) because what I really need to make my life complete is an antique popcorn and peanut machine with a little toy clown on top to turn the crank. It would go nicely with the antique Moroccan [...]
Monday, April 18th, 2005
posted by K | filed under Auction, Crafty, Family, Lights | Leave a Comment
Today we hung a new chandelier in the entry hall. It’s a reproduction turn-of-the-century gas and electric fixture from J.F. Pegan, and it’s been hanging out in the front bedroom (aka junk room) since before Christmas. We didn’t have a tall enough ladder to install it before, but we got one at Lowe’s week before [...]
Sunday, April 17th, 2005
posted by K | filed under Uncategorized | 1 Comment
A film of dirt and plant goo is sticking to my sunscreen-streaked skin. My feet and back hurt. I have a cut on the business end of my flipping-off finger. I feel itchy just from looking at some poison ivy. Ain’t gardening grand? We did some serious pruning today. Nearly every plant on this place [...]
Friday, April 15th, 2005
posted by K | filed under Commentary | 5 Comments
One of my major issues with outdoor work is bugs. If there’s a mosquito within 10 miles, it will HUNT ME DOWN. I got my first mosquito bite of the season the other day after spending a mere 15 minutes out in the dusk. I’ve ordered every different bug repellent Avon sells, even little bug [...]
Wednesday, April 13th, 2005
posted by K | filed under Uncategorized | 6 Comments
You should’ve seen me trying to garden last night in my flippy pink skirt and pointy-toed shoes. OK, you can see me, winter pallor and all (make that year-round pallor): I was so excited to get started potting my herbs when I got home that I couldn’t be bothered with changing clothes. But I quickly [...]
Monday, April 11th, 2005
posted by K | filed under Uncategorized | 7 Comments
I went with a neighbor on Sunday to the Friends of the Arboretum sale at the university. This neighbor (did I mention I love every last one of my wonderful new neighbors?) is a terrific gardener, and she helped me pick out a few plants to test in our yard. I know very little about [...]