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Thursday, November 30th, 2006
posted by Kristin | filed under Bathrooms, Mr. and Mrs. | 9 Comments
I was reading Casa Decrepit’s post about how to maintain a good relationship while renovating, and it made me think about the way Darwin and I handle our projects - you know, exactly the wrong way.
In a nutshell, Ayse says we should “be a team,” have a good plan, “thank each other for a hard […]
Wednesday, November 29th, 2006
posted by Kristin | filed under Pets, Misfortune | 7 Comments
A strange and horrible thing may have happened to me Sunday night.
I’ve been sick with strep throat and a sinus infection for a week now, and all day Sunday I couldn’t stop coughing. Every few minutes, hackhackhack. Every two hours, swig non-drowsy Robitussin.
Come bedtime, I offered to sleep on the couch so I wouldn’t […]
Tuesday, November 21st, 2006
posted by Kristin | filed under Lights | 7 Comments
I bought a new/old light fixture for the back hall on Oct. 30, it arrived about a week later, and now it’s up! That’s the fastest turn-around time for a light fixture yet. We usually let them sit around in the front bedroom (also known as The Black Hole) for a year or so before […]
Friday, November 17th, 2006
posted by Kristin | filed under Finds, Friends | 6 Comments
Being the obsessed, addicted shopper that I am, I often come across random items that would make excellent gifties. Lately, I’ve found so many perfect gifts for old house people that I wish I had more neighbors (and money)!
I decided to compile this list instead of breaking the bank buying stuff just because it was […]
Wednesday, November 15th, 2006
posted by Kristin | filed under Pets | 13 Comments
About this time last year, we had an ongoing battle with our cat Henry over where was an appropriate place to pee and where was definitely, absolutely not.
Blog commenters and many resources on the web told me he probably had a urinary tract infection, so we made a journey to the vet in town. Henry […]
