Author Archives: A Dreamer

What a difference a day and a cold front makes

Posted on September 5, 2020 by A Dreamer

It’s 69º (niiiice) out there and it felt good to throw on a hoodie when I headed out to Starbucks this morning. High today will be 79º – perfect for working outside. For the main screen frame, I only have … Continue reading →

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Oof.

Posted on September 4, 2020 by A Dreamer

Lily’s project will have to wait until tomorrow. It is far hotter and more humid than I’d anticipated today and after the Post Office, spraying down the yard, gas station and grocery store – now I have what I can … Continue reading →

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Long Weekend!

Posted on September 4, 2020 by A Dreamer

Since the pandemic fucked all my baseball plans, I’ve got leave to burn, so taking today *and* Tuesday off! I was trying to figure out the other day how I seem to have so much leave, given that I’m really … Continue reading →

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That was a weird start to the day

Posted on September 1, 2020 by A Dreamer

So, this morning, a couple minutes after the alarm went off (and I hit snooze) – I heard something outside. “Let meeee iinnnnnn! Let meeee iinnnnnn!” Not being totally awake, I thought, “that’s a weird bird”, then I realized it … Continue reading →

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DIY Rules

Posted on August 31, 2020 by A Dreamer

No matter how confident you are that you have all the tools for the project – you don’t have all the tools for the project. My Mom was very handy around the house and I was quite certain all the … Continue reading →

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Fun with home projects!

Posted on August 30, 2020 by A Dreamer

And I’m actually not being sarcastic this time. I haven’t even actually *started* the screen frame for Lily’s catio – though I have the bulk of the supplies, I’m still turning over in my head how to do this. And … Continue reading →

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Dumb things I miss

Posted on August 29, 2020 by A Dreamer

Browsing in stores. Specifically today – browsing in hardware stores. I had to get some supplies at the local Ace Hardware and I did the online order/pickup in store, cause of the fucking pandemic. Our local Ace, being a proper … Continue reading →

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Rest in Power, Chadwick

Posted on August 29, 2020 by A Dreamer

The news of Chadwick Boseman’s death was yet another collective gut punch. I cannot imagine how this loss must feel to folks for whom he was the first superhero they saw on screen that looked like them. How do you … Continue reading →

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It’s Fridaaaayyyyyyyyy!!!

Posted on August 28, 2020 by A Dreamer

And our last half-day Friday of the summer. Boooooooo. That’s been a really nice thing – maybe it will become a summer standard after the pandemic. Or maybe spur some discussions on alternate work schedules? I’d be totally willing to … Continue reading →

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Happy Hump Day!!

Posted on August 26, 2020 by A Dreamer

Today we’re gonna focus on frivolous shit – food and shopping! First, I discovered this weekend that my beloved Rye Triscuits have been discontinued. They were so great with cheese, cause they had good flavor, but not overwhelming. All their … Continue reading →

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