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Balanced
Some weekends are flat out, and I arrive at Sunday night exhausted. Others (although this is very rare), are quiet, and I get to Sunday slightly bored. This weekend was perfectly balanced. Dinner with friends on Friday and Saturday, birthday party today, a chance to go to the gym and go for a run, and…
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Almost done
Almost four years ago, I bought a shaving soap tub. It looked like this: Well, after using it 4-5 times per week, or around 800 times, it is is finally finished. Not bad for $10. Wet shaving, with a brush, safety razor, and a traditional soap is easily the biggest cost saving hack I can…
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Roomba
We have a robot vacuum, and sadly, we hate it. It’s meant to be both good at mopping and dusting, but it just seems to break down all the time. I have requested a refund or replacement; watch this space.
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Little O turns 1
If you’re not a grandparent, you probably find this stuff rather dull, but I wanted to capture a few thoughts on how the year has gone so far. First off, it DOES go fast. When I see photos of her from the early days, it’s hard to believe they are of the same person! Back…
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1st Birthday
It was Octavia’s first birthday. Where has the time gone! I’m tired and ready for bed, but all I can say is that it was a magical day. More tomorrow!
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Hot Springs
This afternoon, the family went down to the local hot springs for a little dip. I am not the first person to say “let’s go to the Hot Springs!”, but every time I come back, I feel relaxed and rejuvenated, albeit a little dehydrated. Little swock enjoyed it as well, although we couldn’t put her…
