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Weekend of cleaning

Posted on February 3, 2013 by perlgurl

Spent two-hours at the studio today doing very-much-needed cleaning. Then came home and cleaned the kitchen which also needed-it-very much. Now I just have to wait for the water heater to get hot again so I can get a hot … Continue reading →

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First Hot Springs trip of 2013

Posted on February 1, 2013 by perlgurl

Saw the lights dancing overhead, enjoyed the goodness of a hot soak in the hot springs, drank a drink that looks like the lights dancing. And had dessert with great company. Terrific end to day that started out rather poorly!

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I might just kill myself doing this

Posted on February 1, 2013 by perlgurl

Upset tummy, again. Last night I cooked something I would not normally eat when Michael is here taking of me. Coincidence? I think not. Damn you mozzarella sticks! Damn you! At least I can work from home while I deal … Continue reading →

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All by myself

Posted on January 30, 2013 by perlgurl

I can mange to do all I do when I have someone there to take care of me. Doing all this on my own is hard 🙁

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A sad day

Posted on January 28, 2013 by perlgurl

I’m feeling very sad today; my husband’s mom passed away this morning. Even though we have been married for almost ten years, I didn’t really know her that well, but I do know she was a pretty cool lady that … Continue reading →

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The Ever-inevitable Taxes

Posted on January 27, 2013 by perlgurl

If I understand the tax laws properly, I don’t actually need to fill out 1099s for my contracted teachers for 2012! Oh, darn, just realized there was that Oct. workshop teacher. Back to the books for me.

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Thoughts on being home alone

Posted on January 26, 2013 by perlgurl

First night dinner alone: instant mashed potatoes and half an acorn squash. Also, just started watching “The Amazing Race.” It’s pretty funny already! First morning on my own: My family is on the other side of the U.S. right now … Continue reading →

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Universe, it seems you can be so very, very unjust.

Posted on January 25, 2013 by perlgurl

My husband’s mom had a hemorrhagic stroke on Wednesday and now he is flying home to Virgina to be with her. That same morning my daughter told me she wanted to move to Alaska, for me, that is finally my … Continue reading →

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Friday night of housecleaning?

Posted on January 18, 2013 by perlgurl

Oh yes, I know how to live large! In more serious contemplation I think I might have to hire someone to come in once a month to do the major cleaning if I’m going to keep this schedule of weekday … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Eve

Posted on January 1, 2013 by perlgurl

Worked a few hours on New Year’s Eve then went snowboarding for the first time in about 15 years. Full photos here I have a really old Burton board that I have dragged around with me from Colorado to Florida … Continue reading →

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