Category Archives: Life

Something’s missing from this blog

I do believe my personal touch seems to have gone by the wayside. I rarely post about anything but the news anymore, and, well, I think you guys are getting bored with that. I used to have a little more … Continue reading

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Bar Mitzvah Boy

Sarah and Larry’s eldest son had his bar mitzvah yesterday, which is one reason why it’s been extremely quiet on this blog this weekend. He did a wonderful job. After the service, he and I were discussing how he did, … Continue reading

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Desperately seeking brisket help

My brother bought me a first cut brisket instead of a first cut corned beef brisket, which I discovered only after I boiled it for half an hour. One of my fellow JBloggers had what I thought was a wonderful … Continue reading

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The horde invades

The horde (as Sarah calls them) invaded my home yesterday afternoon, and just left. I’m pretty sure this is the first Sunday in my entire life that I started cooking breakfast for four children before seven a.m. That’s because I … Continue reading

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Buying a gas stove

I’m buying a gas stove to replace the hated electric stove that came with my condo. I have gas heat, a gas fireplace, and an electric stove. I’ve already got a quote on what it will cost to run the … Continue reading

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It’s been a busy week

Especially the last couple of days. Much driving yesterday, much working today. Things are mostly under control at work. Tig’s way of showing how much he missed me was to sleep on my legs several times throughout the night. Gracie … Continue reading

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Business and pleasure

I’m sitting in beautiful central New Jersey with my friends. Tomorrow are the Mother’s Day festivities, and there’s a work thing going on from Monday through Wednesday, so I’ll be in NJ for a few days. Posting will be fairly … Continue reading

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Two anniversaries missed

Yesterday was eleven years since I quit smoking. At a carton a week, I figure I’ve saved—hm, carry the three, add a zero—uh, I have no idea. Cigarettes were about $35 a carton in New Jersey when I quit, I … Continue reading

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Lazy day

Since I was busy last weekend and will be busy next weekend, I decided to be lazy this weekend. Catching up on soaps, Dollhouse (wow, what an AMAZING episode, pleasepleaseplease renew it, Fox!), Being Erica (yay chick flick TV shows!) … Continue reading

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Not Swine Flu

Well, I was busy, and a bit out of it, but the rumors that I’m the first blogger to come down Swine Flu are completely false, and let me be the first to spread, uh, deny them. In fact, now … Continue reading

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Busy

Busy, preoccupied, and out of words at the moment. I’m sure I’ll be back tomorrow.

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A nice, relaxing day

Since Sarah’s out of town, I spent the day with her family. Of course. She asked me to help out by taking Jake to a bar mitzvah this morning, which entailed my picking him up after dinner last night and … Continue reading

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The weekend weather

The weather in Richmond: Today: Sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind between 6 and 8 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southwest wind between 8 and 11 mph. Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near … Continue reading

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Oh, the weather outside is frightful

It’s snowing here in the Richmond area, the first big snow in two years. I just went out to stock up on caffeine (can’t live without my Coca-Cola) and junk food, as I have everything else I need. The Weather … Continue reading

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Your money-saving healthcare tip of the day

I got a rude awakening this month when I refilled my prescription allergy spray. It’s not one of Cigna’s recommended drugs, so the copay went up to $40. I do not wish to pay nearly $500 a year for the … Continue reading

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