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We Moved.
We are homeowners. It happened. It’s happening. I can’t quite tell if it’s really done yet. I still almost drive to the apartment every day after work. But it’s good. We have a garage now. The street...
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The Joys of Homeownership
While I was away for the weekend, the dishwasher decided that instead of draining the water like normal it would just go ahead and put all of that nasty water onto the kitchen floor – and some in the...
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Not So Lazy Sunday
After watching our first attempt at bookshelves steadily pull themselves from the drywall over the course of a week, I was a little weary to try again. I’m not a handy person, I’m not very technically...
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The Poodle’s Confusion
The wife watched a video on her phone while we waited for the potatoes to finish baking. A little dog yelped from within the phone. Our poodle jumped into action – to save us from the invaders, of...
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Cold Day In OR Midwest Love
The sweet Swedish forecaster here in Minneapolis said we wouldn’t break zero today. Even our optimistic, south-facing thermometer agreed. Worry not, dear reader, we planned ahead. The plan today was to...
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On Internet Fame
A friend of mine recently rose to a mid-level of internet stardom. Perhaps you’ve seen him: http://www.buzzfeed.com/robinedds/a-reddit-user-has-recreated-iconic-movie-scenes-using-his-bo It’s been...
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Winter Warmth
Yesterday I only left the house to shovel. The poodle helped. She lunged after each scoop of snow, chasing them into the yard where she sunk above her neck before racing back to catch the next scoop...
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A Dog is Not a Baby
The wife and I talk about babies. Sometimes, as I try to fall asleep, my mind will spin before letting me drift off. Lately these thoughts bounce towards parenthood. Are we ready? Am I ready? How will...
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False Hope of Spring
Two nights ago, I shoveled the driveway in a hoodie. The dog bounded through the snow like a giddy-Minnesotan-antelope. The wife grilled pork chops. We were full of hope. The combination of our deep...
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A Poodle Haircut for the Big Melt
The first phase of spring arrived in Minneapolis last week. Not the kind of spring most of the country would recognize. We won’t see tulips and patio beers and open window Saturdays for months. This...
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