Her name is Lola. I think it fits her attitude. She fits in well with our lives, and we are adoring the little one.

Meet our new addition.


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Our apartment is coming together nicely.


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So much for being neighborly! A couple of hours ago, I was locked out of the apartment. For twenty minutes I tried knocking on various neighbors doors with no answer. Finally a woman walked out of a nearby rowhouse and I approached her asking if she had a phone that I might borrow. I told her that I was locked out and needed to make a quick phone ( Read more... )

I am taking a break from the moving. It's ungodly hot outside, and I feel quite a bit nauseous. We've moved all but one big furniture item. We're going to be without internet until the eighth, but I will probably be able to check email regularly until then. See you in a week!

We've made a decent dent in our packing/moving load. We can start moving in tonight, and will have the truck tomorrow. Things seem to be going our way, finally.

There are plenty of things we want to buy for our new place, but those will have to wait until I get my refund from school. Speaking of which, because I won the scholarship, I will have ( Read more... )

I forgot how much Engine Kid and gin and tonics rule. That's all.

I just got back from the farmer's market and am in the process of draining cucumbers and yogurt for tzatziki sauce that I making for tonight's dinner. I bought a bunch of super fresh garlic, red onions, cucumbers, and green beans all for five dollars. I hope to go once or twice a week for the rest of the summer. Tomatoes should be arriving soon, ( Read more... )

Oh my lanta! I have more fresh herbs than I know what to do with. I just harvested an entire sheet pan full, and they are drying out in my oven. My hands smell of their oils. As I have said before, I can not wait until we move into our new apartment with plenty of sunlight. The sage will do even better in the new space. Anyone adore sage enough to ( Read more... )

I got the scholarship I applied for back in June in which I wrote an essay about "freedom". It's 1000 dollars and will go towards a Macbook!