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Buying Water
There is a koi pond in our new backyard; we didn’t ask for it and it wasn’t what we were looking for. We are in the process of deciding if it is a boon or a curse. A pond is … Continue reading
Posted in Short Takes on Life
Tagged chlorinated drinking water, cost of hobby, cypress, drought, high water bill, koi pond, wasted water, water plants
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Know the Code
“Baby, hold your ears; this may startle you.” It was our second evening in our new home and Daniel wanted to experiment with the alarm system. He didn’t know how, we didn’t have an owner’s manual and by turning it … Continue reading
Posted in Short Takes on Life
Tagged burglar alarm, consequences, counting the cost, foolish decisions, preparedness, think ahead
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Garlic Breath
Dan informed me he was going to have leftover pizza for breakfast. “Yay!” I said. “I can have pizza too and you won’t notice my garlic breath. We can be stinky together.” Pungent foods repel my sweetheart’s kisses so I … Continue reading
Almost Perfect
“Is everything just perfect?” asked the waitress as she breezed by. My husband nodded his congenial assent and mumbled something with his mouth full. I was still processing when the server left. I am processing still. Lately, this expression has … Continue reading
Shades of Gray
We have in our living room two recliners upholstered in a distinctive shade of gray leather. They are most definitely gray but border on green and blend perfectly well with a multi-colored floral sofa of sage, rose, teal, gray-blue and … Continue reading
Israeli Traffic Lights
A man on our tour bus asked his wife if she had noticed the traffic lights in Jerusalem flashed yellow before they turned green. “What?” she asked. “I think it’s your imagination,” and then, “Only you would notice something like … Continue reading
Stuck in a Loop
Some days, certain types of projects can make a person feel like a hamster going ‘round on a wheel. I experienced this when trying to contact my internet service provider about a mistake on my bill. The phone number on … Continue reading
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