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...
House and Home
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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Grillmasters, part 2
Steak, maple-glazed carrots, mashed potatoes, beans. Mmm…
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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...
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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...
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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...