animal lover, gardener, knitter, and gourmet cook
 

the office

Construction at the office was in high gear this week. We’ve been trying to get a contractor to do the stairs for a long time now (I think almost two years), but we can’t ever get anyone to return our calls (or start when they say they’re going to start, …

of course it broke

I haven’t even had a chance to replace my broken microwave yet and now this–my blender is broken. I shouldn’t complain (but I will anyway), as I’ve had it since the 90s. I guess it’s better than a large appliance dying (though most of those have been replaced at this …

supermutt

I had Ralphie’s DNA tested through Wisdom Panel and his results were rather surprising: 25% Australian Shepherd 12.5% Basset Hound 12.5% Bulldog 12.5% Golden Retriever 12.5% Labrador Retriever 12.5% Mastiff 12.5% Siberian Husky I was guessing German Shepherd/Beagle mix. Maybe with some Collie thrown in. But that wasn’t even close.

doing without

My microwave died on Saturday night. Surprisingly, it wasn’t the motor that went, but the door opening mechanism. I took the microwave apart on Sunday to see if it was fixable, but a plastic part had snapped off, so I guess I’m just going to have to get a new …

last hurrah?

Jake and I made our semi-annual trip to TJ Maxx on Saturday. We made a pretty decent haul. Jake got pants, a shirt, and a jacket; I got three shirts, a pair of hand towels for the new bathroom, and a toy for the dogs. After shopping, we went to …