Monthly Archives: September 2010

If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It.

Posted on September 30, 2010 by elsiephoebe

Today I asked the roofer if he does gutters.  Nope.  He and his partners do one thing, and they do it well.  They roof.  They have a routine, and it works like clockwork—like a dance, actually.  I totally get that.  … Continue reading →

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Sacred Cows

Posted on September 29, 2010 by elsiephoebe

Hubby requires three squares a day.  For my part, popcorn would suffice.  That’s better than somebody on FB this week: “Fruit Loops for dinner? I’m thinking so.”  This whole “dinner every night” thing is overrated. I think it’s a sacred … Continue reading →

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Epic Fail!

Posted on September 28, 2010 by elsiephoebe

I can’t go a whole day without grousing about something.  Ninny! I’m short. I need stepstools and tongs in every room.  Nincompoop! I’m an interrupter.  People have to talk fast to keep me quiet.  Tard! I make high-pitched squeaks when … Continue reading →

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Google Mania

Posted on September 27, 2010 by elsiephoebe

We had a conversation the other night about the Internet.  We all agreed on one thing: it’s mammoth. Even the young people remembered a time when the only things people used the Web for were a little research and checking … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Know Jack

Posted on September 26, 2010 by elsiephoebe

I’ve long theorized that most movies name the main character …Jack!  A few examples:  Captain Jack Sparrow from “POTC”, Jack Dawson from “Titanic, Jack Ryan from “The Hunt for Red October”, etc., Jack Skellington from “The Nightmare Before Christmas”, Jack … Continue reading →

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Two Weeks!!!!!

Posted on September 25, 2010 by elsiephoebe

We have only two weeks left until the wedding!  Here’s what we have left to do! Logistics – There’s one more song to choose, but it will be on CD, so it’s all good.  We’ll finish moving the bride’s belongings … Continue reading →

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Hobby Hunter

Posted on September 24, 2010 by elsiephoebe

Every couple months I set up to paint my ceramics. Two days later I put it all away again, untouched.  Today I analyzed this, and I figured out the problem:  This hobby is anti-social. Dude. I can talk and paint … Continue reading →

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Second Wind

Posted on September 23, 2010 by elsiephoebe

Getting ready for a wedding, get ready to do a lot of …getting ready.  At about one o’clock today, I felt sleepy. Pondering a cat nap, I decided to knock out the fifth of today’s eight errands.  Sure enough, by … Continue reading →

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Almost

Posted on September 22, 2010 by elsiephoebe

I almost made that  recipe, I almost jogged today. I almost scrubbed the floors Before my time all slipped away. = – = I almost cleaned my oven, I almost shined those shoes, I almost did the ironing, But those … Continue reading →

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C.O.P.S.

Posted on September 21, 2010 by elsiephoebe

Today we hit the tailor to pick up the bridesmaids’ dresses.  When we got there, we could see as we approached the door she was out to lunch. Two guys were leaving the tenant space next door, and we remembered … Continue reading →

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