Have decided to put in lots of perennials rather than annuals this year.  I’m tired of spending tons of money on plants that have to be replaced year after year.  While the perennials are initally more expensive, it is so worth it since I’ll be spending very little next year.  Went to a nearby nursery […]

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And so the fires begin.  Right now the hills are burning just east of Universal City, right above the Hollywood sign.  So far it seems that no structures are in danger and they seem to be getting things under control.  The winds are blowing a bit but should let up tonight, so they should be […]

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What’s this about?  Had to turn on the heat when I got up this morning but, at that point, it was just a bit chilly outside.  Then it hit around noon.  Dark clouds moved in and the wind started blowing…and then huge raindrops began to fall.  The rain only lasted about an hour, but the […]

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Spent tons of time outside this weekend.  Saturday was spent at Vanessa’s, helping her get her yard cleaned up.  Her mom had tons and tons of potted plants in their small yard, many of which were either dead or at the point of no return.  I brought home 2 small ones and 2 large ones, […]

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No names, just facts…and feelings. One of our hourly employees (#1) left for lunch at about 11:30 am.  At 11:57 am another hourly employee (#2) slid #1’s time card through the time card machine and then took the card to #1’s desk and laid it there.  Another employee saw this happen and reported it to me.  I downloaded […]

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Kevin and Soula went to the doctor today.  The doctor used a small portable ultrasound machine where Kevin caught the first glimpse of his new offspring.  The screen was extremely small and he wasn’t able to make out much other than a little squiggly thing swimming around.  Soula is about 15 weeks along and the […]

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Alas, the day is almost over, but it was a good one.  Alternated between cleaning the house and watching the NCAA basketball tournament on tv.  Got most of the ‘viewable’ house cleaned.  In other words, my bedroom and bathroom are still in need.  Didn’t have time to do a heavy duty cleaning, but things look […]

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I can’t believe how hot it is outside.  Supposed to be in the low 90’s and I’m sure it is.  If the pool was warm enough, I would go swimming!  It is sooo beautiful right now in my yard.  If the roses were blooming, it would be perfect…lots of buds, but no blooms just yet.  […]

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Decided to spend the afternoon shopping.  I wanted a few things that were on sale at Target and OSH but, of course, wound up with more than what was on my list.  Hoped to buy some yard plants, but the selection was sparse so decided to wait.  Got lots of new solar lights from OSH […]

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I’m happy to report that the city councilman I was supporting won the election on Tuesday.  It was a very close election, but I’m pleased the other guy and his supporters have seen that they couldn’t buy the office.  Unfortunately, two of the school board seats will require a runoff election in mid-May, meaning more political […]

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Got lots accomplished at home this past weekend.  The weather was wonderful, so I couldn’t resist spending some time outdoors.  Got a good chunk of trimming done of bushes in the backyard.  Filled the entire large yard waste can, so had to stop at that point.  Next weekend is supposed to be nice as well, […]

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First there was some kind of a power outage at the webhosting site that caused my website to be out of commission for a number of days.  Then it was the end of February when bunches of tax documents were due for private clients.  That’s over and at last I don’t have work to do when I get […]

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