Southperry'hood still not perfect and still our neighborhood

One of the things I love best about my neighborhood is that we're not all the same. People of different ages, different backgrounds, different ethnicities, different incomes, different political views all live in South Perry. And for all of the changes in the last 10 years, so much has stayed the...

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spring biking (#errandonnee challenge)

For the last two years I've participated in the National Bike Challenge but it's been a mostly internal/lonely endeavor. I ride my bike, I log my miles, that's it. This spring I got caught up in the idea of joining one of Chasing Mailboxes' bike challenges which have actual rules, and accountability,...

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below freezing, but ready for outdoor entertaining

The temperature dropped below freezing for the first time last night and I broke out both the window scraper and my winter coat for the first time. Today was the first day in over six months that I've worn a coat to work, previously just grabbing a scarf. So the cut off for no coat wearing is actual freezing temperatures. We will also be having the celebratory patio barbeque in the now freezing weather....

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Out of town

We went to Leavenworth last weekend for the end of Oktoberfest and Paul ran in the half-marathon. I didn't take a single picture - I'm horrible about taking pictures. The weather cooperated and it was cool and crisp and sunny almost the entire time. Apparently they get over 300 days of sunshine a year (compared to our 260). I wore my blue corduroy blazer and my "fancy" scarf and that kept me plenty...

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Dog 2.0

After just 2 months, I can't imagine not choosing to take Flynn home, but why did we pick a dog who:Licks things (like my feet, the sheets, my leg, the couch...)Likes to sleep on his backHas a super loud barkWants to lay on my lapHas giant ears that actually hurt if you're too close when he shakesCarries...

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Last...

Last Month...We got a new dog. Flynn. Pictures eventually.Last Week...I finished sewing a pair of shorts with a full fly zip (i am very proud of the zipper, it was the first time ever for that technique) then wore them three times.Last Night...I watered my yard for the first time this summer.In the last hour...I ate a popsic...

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Cleaning products

I don't use a lot of commercial cleaning products and totally jumped on the hippie bandwagon of cleaning primarily with vinegar and baking soda. I've tried the no-poo thing for a month, but it didn't work for me. Recently I've decided to try an make my own hair conditioner and lip balm and peppermint...

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