Category Archives: domesticality

Another Reason I Rule

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

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

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Allergic to Yard Work

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

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

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

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My Fear of Holes

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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