Author: Carolyn
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Good Morning Earl
It’s 7:15 AM and I have already primed and painted my kitchen ceiling this morning. Let me be clear, although I’m happy to have this underway, I am in no way thrilled about the hour of day. I’ve been up since 4:45 waiting for the new kitchen appliances. The carpenter was here until after midnight…
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Clean Socks
My teacher once told me that every time a bell rings an angel gets clean socks. A miracle happened on my street this morning. I’m now listening to the quiet whir of the spin cycle on my washing machine. I don’t have to wash my clothes in the river anymore. On May 5th Fixy Not Really…
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L.A. Incognito
There are times I leave the house that I prefer to remain completely invisible to everyone around me. Though I love to get out, I don’t always want to engage in conversation. It’s not like people are running up to get my autograph. I’m not a celebrity or a supermodel. I just don’t possess the…
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A Break From The Norm
I do my best to give you a daily dose of humor with each post and vent my frustrations at the same time. Today I have to share something a bit different, a bit more meaningful, but don’t worry, I haven’t lost my edge. Oh no, I’m not done with you yet. Here’s a little…
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Cpt Noncommittal & The Unicorn
Fixy Not Really, who I am renaming Captain Noncommittal, has been promising to return our deposit for, oh, at least 4 days now. His avoidance tactics really are a form of art. Our conversation usually go as follows. Me, “What time will you be here?” Capt. Noncommittal, “Maybe tomorrow, if I can.” Me, “Since I…
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Words of Wisdom v.1.0
The past couple of weeks Austin have taught me some valuable life lessons. I figured I’d share them with you in the hopes that having them in writing would prevent history from repeating itself. First, don’t stand directly under the portion of the ceiling you are painting. Seems logical, but not necessarily something you think…