We Know This Dog
The previous owner never claimed her, in spite of numerous signs and online postings, and a week in the shelter (for her, not for us or the owner). So we went back to the shelter and picked her up, after… Read moreWe Know This Dog
Category: House and Home
Ikea Blues
I know people who love Ikea. I don’t get it. The store is an endless warehouse with staff organization that makes no sense, the merchandise is adequate for the price but not really good quality, and it takes an insane… Read moreIkea Blues
Happy Thanksgiving
I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday. Mr. Sandwich’s parents are coming over, and here’s what we’re feeding them: ham creamed corn (recipe from Lawry’s) roasted asparagus cheesy potatoes Triple Sec pound cake. So what is everyone thankful for?… Read moreHappy Thanksgiving
Declaring Victory
We didn’t get back all of our security deposit for the apartment. But we got more than they wanted to give us. So I think we won.
At War
This post is not about Iraq. Nor is it about AT&T. No, it’s about our landlord. These are the people who, when I called to report a water leak in the wall, yelled at me for not calling sooner. And… Read moreAt War
AT&T: The Saga Continues
So I’ve been blogging about my problems with AT&T, and I started a Facebook group about it. One of my friends joined, and then someone she knows, who is also on Facebook, asked about the group. The reason? She works… Read moreAT&T: The Saga Continues
Grillmasters, part 2
Steak, maple-glazed carrots, mashed potatoes, beans. Mmm…
Grillmasters, part 1
This weekend my dad and stepmom came to visit, and to see the new house. We had family and a few close friends over on Saturday, for the first of many (or at least several) housewarmings. In spite of the… Read moreGrillmasters, part 1
More on AT&T
Over the weekend, a rep called to say that they should be able to get us DSL service by the end of this week. What is this, rocket science? Why does it take them a week to fix their error,… Read moreMore on AT&T
I Hate AT&T
For the past couple of years, we’ve had AT&T for high-speed Internet and phone. A week ago, Mr. Sandwich called to transfer our account to the new house. They said we’d have phone service on Tuesday and Internet on Thursday…. Read moreI Hate AT&T