Tag Archives: Shopping

Holy Bat Guano!

Posted on June 13, 2012 by GJD

When I got a text while shopping at the Bead & Button show in Milwaukee from my husband, I expected something to the effect of… Do you really need to buy that?  Not:  The bat was rabid.  Of course, I … Continue reading →

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Please Pass The Pheromone Collar…

Posted on November 14, 2010 by GJD

The morning I woke up in bliss. As I tumbled out of my beautiful dream about pastel flowers and tweeting birds, Blue-Blue purred and nestled in my arms. Then I opened my eyes to find my nose pressed against his … Continue reading →

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The Final Results of How To Prepare For A Garage Sale Without Losing Your Mind Or Your Husband: Part IV

Posted on September 29, 2010 by GJD

Our garage sale Saturday wasn’t my first time to the rodeo, but there’s always room for a new trick. Two hours before we officially opened, a woman with bright yellow uncombed hair spilling over her Harry Potter glasses appeared and … Continue reading →

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How To Prepare For A Garage Sale Without Losing Your Mind Or Your Husband: Part III

Posted on September 25, 2010 by GJD

With two days left before our garage sale, my husband and I were tripping over boxes of cookbooks and the collection of sun faces I’d decided to purge.  The man who wanted me to get rid of anything and everything balked … Continue reading →

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How To Prepare For A Garage Sale Without Losing Your Mind Or Your Husband: Part I.

Posted on September 20, 2010 by GJD

Before I was married, my annual garage sale was a social event.   On Friday night, I’d invite friends, relatives, and neighbors to a preview party, supply a ten foot sub-sandwich and libations, award door prizes (one year it was my … Continue reading →

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A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Tuesday

Posted on September 7, 2010 by GJD

My husband can smell wind in the air two days away.  He can tell you if it’s a northerly or southerly route and how many mph it will be.  He can tell you hour by hour the exact time it … Continue reading →

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“We Interrupt Your Day to Bring You Bagworms, Lots and Lots of Bagworms.”

Posted on August 29, 2010 by GJD

I’d known him back when.  Back when I wore snappy little suits with matching heels and lipstick.  Back when I applied mascara and eye-shadow.  Back when I fiddled with my long blonde hair until it was perfect. Yes, I knew … Continue reading →

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Perception Is Reality: (Part II) What My Husband Needs To See…

Posted on August 16, 2010 by GJD

           First, I should mention I do have a desk.  I use it sometimes when my laptop is out of juice and I’m recharging.  It’s a very nice white wicker glass-topped desk with side-pockets and a padded chair.            (Confession–I had … Continue reading →

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