Just a couple of days ago I was watching the news on television, and the story was about how difficult it can be to find a qualified and honest plumber. This particular news story was focusing on a sting operation where the television news reporter had set up shop in a lady’s house and they [...]
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Designer Wallcoverings add sophistication to a room
Yesterday I was looking at some photographs of designer wallcoverings that my friend Helen had created back in the 90′s for a hotel in Florida. I had gone over to her shop to visit with her son Laz and his wife Jessica and talk to them about their new website that they are creating. They [...]
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Floors and dogs
This morning there was a large covered trailer pulled by a black pickup truck parked in front of my neighbor’s house. I was thinking that maybe they found someone to buy their house already – that was fast! But it turns out that the trailer was owned by a guy who does flooring installations. They [...]
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Decorating my yard for spring!!!
I love to put out all sorts of lawn ornaments and planters each year in the spring. I think it adds character and color to my humble home. I am trying to find something “different” this year. I get tired of the same old thing year after year. I asked a friend for her suggestions [...]
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Swimming with friends
I know this is the middle of Summer but, it is so HOT!!! I got an invite to my girlfriend Kathy’s house the other evening after work. She said she had a surprise for me. I finished a particularly challenging day at the office and stopped by home and let out the dog and did [...]
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