this is a good thread to read. congratulations of seeing credit cards possibly paid off, for one thing. trying to economically keep a house functional without drowning in designer debt is a very good thing. you are very lucky to be in a reasonably priced area, too.

every walk forever more will include a sniff stop at the shrine of the holy nacho hoping for another appearance

I had never heard of that nursery. it looks interesting!

all my expectations, lowered

a 5.5" Zweilling JA Henkels paring knife cold forged

Colson Whitehead's Zone One

i have tied a cutting glove to the handle of the mandoline and it only took one trip to urgent care too

my yearly reminder: don't use a reversing vacuum cleaner to clear a clogged garbage disposal unless you are prepared to clean ten pounds of potato peelings off the roof. poof! up through the vent! clog was gone, though. so successful!

i declutter frequently but sadly reclutter just as frequently it's a dilemma

muted. that's the word.

thank you, this is very interesting to read

holy cats that's a deluxe crust

wasn't that a good book, made me wish he'd actually got to do a real bit of presidenting

"No, kind stretcher attendant, please connect me with the billing department of your fine institution plus two other fine institutions that i may negotiate in good faith the most economical price for my life-altering care"

SWFing Didion seemed slightly egregious too