Category Archives: domesticality

Another Reason I Rule

Posted on April 25, 2007 by The Daring One

I like the look on Magoo’s face as he hyperventilates dandelion spawn all over our freshly mowed lawn more than I hate the weeds.

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The Promises We Make

Posted on April 15, 2007 by The Daring One

When we get married, we make a bunch of promises. Some we make in front of God, legal authorities and our Aunt Bertha. Some are lovingly whispered in a car late at night in front of your apartment. There are … Continue reading →

Posted in domesticality, family fun, Love and Marriage | 29 Comments

Allergic to Yard Work

Posted on April 4, 2007 by The Daring One

Dan recently went to an allergist who injected him all over with various substances and wrote on him with permanent marker. Much to my chagrin, a spot on his arm swelled up to the size of a small grapefruit, which … Continue reading →

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I am One With the Dirt

Posted on March 25, 2007 by The Daring One

We’re having some guests this Friday so I spent 6 hours on Saturday slogging through the mud in my new rain boots finding worms and pulling the hamstrings in both my legs, a little thing I like to call “yard … Continue reading →

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Reversion

Posted on March 10, 2007 by The Daring One

When I stay at my parents’ house, something happens to me. I find myself searching the fridge, freezer and cupboards for any special food I may be able to consume at no cost to myself. Although I do far less … Continue reading →

Posted in all about me, aspirations, domesticality, family fun | 27 Comments

My Fear of Holes

Posted on February 28, 2007 by The Daring One

I don’t really trust the holes in my washer. I refuse to put the soap in until the bottom holes fill with water. Who wants to throw all that detergent into a pock-marked abyss? Not me. And so I wait.

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