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Auspicious Words to Live By
The historic house we are renovating is a storied place. I don't mean the three stories of living space; I mean the tales within the walls. The house was built originally as a duplex in 1920. We are the first to convert it to a single family home. It was a fraternity house for a … [Read more...] about Auspicious Words to Live By
Ty’s Nog – 5:00 Fridays TM
It's a gross understatement to say I love egg nog. We were at a neighborhood party recently. We are new to the neighborhood, and everyone knows about the family renovating the friars' house (us). We're not so much the talk of the 'hood as much as the house … [Read more...] about Ty’s Nog – 5:00 Fridays TM
My Son’s Christmas Wish
I haven't written much about our home renovation lately. There hasn't been much to report. The guts of the house aren't all that interesting but warranted the most work. There's plumbing now. I'm assuming the electrical works too. The floors are as level as they're going to get. … [Read more...] about My Son’s Christmas Wish
Winter Sangria – 5:00 Fridays TM
I have always loved sangria. Ever since we got home from Barcelona I have been craving it. Sangria is often consumed under the warmth of the sun, hence our love affair with this libation under the Barcelona sunset. With winter's chill I continue to think about … [Read more...] about Winter Sangria – 5:00 Fridays TM
No Fall Decorating This Year
It's silly, really. Such a small, insignificant thing, especially in light of all the trials each day brings. But we have been in transition, cramped together in a smallish space for over six months now. We are without our things, our comforts, and sentimental doodads as we await … [Read more...] about No Fall Decorating This Year
What’s Old is New Again
The thing about a historic renovation is the ever tugging dance to make character and convenience move in step. The beauty we are renovating was built in 1920. It was built originally as a duplex, and we will be the first to convert it to a single family home. It's a big job, … [Read more...] about What’s Old is New Again