Monthly Archives: March 2012

Entry 115: A Reminder of Past Civilizations (or Former Owners)

Posted on March 31, 2012 by markhal

There are ruins on our property. One of them, to the left of our driveway as you approach the house, somewhat resembles Stonehenge, that English monument in the County of Wiltshire built by forward-thinking ancients who somehow knew that Great … Continue reading →

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Entry 114: The Homeowner’s Bibles

Posted on March 28, 2012 by markhal

Before we moved to our new home, my sister-in-law, knowing that I am as famous for my handiness as I am for my pleasant friggin’ demeanor, gave me two books as a semi-gag gift. One was Home Maintenance for Dummies … Continue reading →

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Entry 113: Supercoon

Posted on March 25, 2012 by markhal

On our deck are two large canisters. One is filled with birdseed. The other is filled with black sunflower seeds. These do not represent our emergency supplies for any of the looming disasters that threaten our civilization, such as asteroids, … Continue reading →

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Entry 112: In Like a Lamb

Posted on March 22, 2012 by markhal

Well, if I had known winters in Connecticut were so warm and snowless, we would have moved up here years ago! LOLAMODO!* We know, of course, that not all winters in Connecticut are like the one that has just ended. … Continue reading →

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Entry 111: Call Me Mayor

Posted on March 19, 2012 by markhal

We’ve lived in a rental, a co-op, a condo and now a real, stand-alone house. So where do we go from here? Well, now that we’ve got this whole home ownership thing down, and we’ve lived here almost a year … Continue reading →

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Entry 110: A Bridge Too Far

Posted on March 15, 2012 by markhal

Funny thing about owning a real home for the first time: I get thoughts I’ve never had before. For instance, recently I thought I might like a bridge. Not like the Brooklyn Bridge or anything. I was thinking about what … Continue reading →

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Entry 109: Laid Back

Posted on March 12, 2012 by markhal

You may have an image of Connecticut in your mind.  It likely includes manicured lawns, large estates and an enormous amount of khaki. But Connecticut isn’t as buttoned down as you probably think it is.  In fact, we were shocked … Continue reading →

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Entry 108: Getting into Shape

Posted on March 9, 2012 by markhal

One thing I’ve noticed about owning a real home is that there are many opportunities to get exercise. For instance, at least twice a day, I take a brisk walk up and down our 45-degree driveway, once in the morning … Continue reading →

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Entry 107: The Case of the Mysterious Calendar Page

Posted on March 6, 2012 by markhal

You know how, every once in awhile, there’s a news story about people who move into a new house and find things left behind by previous owners? Maybe it’s thousands of dollars hidden in a wall, or a trashy painting … Continue reading →

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Entry 106: Now That We’re All Moved in and Comfortable, the World’s About to End

Posted on March 3, 2012 by markhal

So here I am, enjoying my new home in Connecticut with its new kitchen, and its new washer/dryer, and its quaint habit of shedding gutter covers whenever there’s a strong wind, and I come across this fun headline from the … Continue reading →

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