On The Move Take 1

Well, if I have said it once I have said it a million times, we think we want to move this spring. Spring is quickly approaching ( ... another challence to an already overwhelming challenge! 2. Deep clean. After I get the entire house ... trying really hard to not keep things clean. 3. Have 2 agents come out and look at the house. Why [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 05:27:09

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Drinking Challenge

Taken from The Modern Drunkard A man is, ultimately, the sum of his accomplishments. Each culture, of course, has a different idea as to what rates as an accomplishment. Muslims, for example, put a tremendous amount of stock into making a pilgrimage to Mecca, while generations [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 23:12:16

oh joy...

this is how it looked after 3 days of unpacking. ridiculous! its getting better though. after today i think we will be through the bulk of it ... in the center of the dining room8. how the blinds to the window at the top of our 20 ft ceiling ... us of what we are expected to do when we move includes the most extensive cleaning list i've ever seen [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 18:11:00

Blinds Or Curtains?

Blinds Or Curtains? Filed Under Window Blinds | Leave a Comment There is a huge number of choices when it comes to decorating your windows, ... a question: Blinds or curtains? Should we choose window blinds as a better solution? Is that really ... they are related to our health. First, there are several types of window treatments you should not use [more...]

Date: 2008-12-12 19:35:37

Cleaning Out My Inbox vol. XIV

A plethora of cool press releases have been flooding my inbox recently that you may find interesting. This post will include blurbs on Flight of the Concords, Battlestar Galactica, Dangerous Encounters, TNT, and one of those stupid blind items.- It has been awhile since I mentioned you could watch [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 11:00:00

Sort and Purge

On Monday night we had to move Stella’s bed out of the kids room, the shoe baskets, roller skates, hobby horses, LeapPad, princess books, floor puzzles, and some other stuff we keep in that corner had to go too (yes all from one corner. It’s New York, remember? And we have three kids in there now) [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 15:38:34

Going Green – A Gamer’s Guide to Reducing Energy Consumption

“Energy” is an enigma. We use in nearly everything we do and consume it in ever growing quantities. When I sit in my room, power-up my TV, turn on my gaming system and transport myself a way from reality, I never think about how much power I’m really using [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 06:45:55

Maggie May: It’s Your Day! — UPDATED

Hi, it’s me again, Sam - Samantha. I’ve hi-jacked Maggie’s blog AGAIN, but this time for a very special reason ... it while cooking dinner. Then while cleaning up dinner. But I’d only get through the first line ... I wish I’d never seen your face You made a first-class fool out of me But I’m as blind as a fool [more...]

Date: 2008-09-10 03:34:13

Now WE are the stinky ones…

Dharma came home from the groomers Tuesday a much silkier and sweet-smelling kitty. However. She thinks we stink and should be taken to the groomers ... . AND SHAVED. dharma is not pleased It’s a funny thing, cat-stink. Cats are self-cleaning, by and large. Sure, the longer-haired cats need our opposable thumbs and a brush to prevent ugly [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 16:15:00

How To Buy a Used RV - Part 2

The key to getting a good bargin, instead of a lemon, when buying your used RV is knowing what to look for. Here is a useful checklist to help with your search. 1. Does the trailer jack work? 2. Do the propane bottles need updating and inspection? This can be costly if the bottles need to be replaced [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 05:32:35

Scrubs

Other women dream of  red carpet romances, NASCAR sugardrivers, Italian-accented brooders, ... in the proper direction.  My ultimate fantasy is for someone to clean my house.  Not naked or anything ...   Nobody likes cleaning, but I didn’t develop the all-consuming vibrant hhhhhhhhhhhhatred [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 06:22:22

Hey, I helped the economy!

Check it out. My condo purchase last month is helping the economy. Home resales in the U.S ... of people and spending money on all sorts of things necessary for my home. Besides hiring a cleaning service once a month (which I did not do in my apartment), I now have a bed in my guestroom [more...]

Date: 2008-10-24 16:00:38

Day −11 to close Guantanamo and end torture

Greetings from the Nipponzan Myohoji Japanese Buddhist Temple in Washington, D.C.! ... puppets, cooking, cleaning, e-mailing, shopping, plotting, and watching “Sesame Street.” Many ... of the people, a light for the nations, to open the eyes of the blind, to bring out prisoners [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 14:30:21

Bob Dylan's day job

Bob Dylan's day job For the past two years, Bob Dylan has been holding court on XM Satellite Radio on his "Theme Time Radio" show ... , spring cleaning -- and plays recordings of a dozen songs whose lyrics relate to it in some way ... of the show, Dylan introduced a gospel number by the Five Blind Boys of Mississippi by gently [more...]

Date: 2008-06-22 12:27:34

I Gave You a Quarter. Did You Give me Change?

30 steps to a more sustainable you! 7-22-2008. A quarter of a year has gone by since I posted my Earth Day blog offering 22 suggestions to change your lifestyle Have you made any changes in the last 3 months? I’ll trust that you have, and in case you’ve done so well that you’ve incorporated ALL 22 suggestions into your daily routine, [more...]

Date: 2008-07-22 00:26:50

I Gave You a Quarter. Did You Give me Change?

30 steps to a more sustainable you! 7-22-2008. A quarter of a year has gone by since I posted my Earth Day blog offering 22 suggestions to change your lifestyle Have you made any changes in the last 3 months? I’ll trust that you have, and in case you’ve done so well that you’ve incorporated ALL 22 suggestions into your daily routine, [more...]

Date: 2008-07-22 07:13:50

Colorblind, rage blind… whatever

First, a little boring background information. I have something like 100 playlists in iTunes. I make new ones all the time because I’m trying to get the perfect group of songs for whatever. Dinner parties, showering, laundry, cleaning, reading, gotta have the right music. So, yesterday [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 14:12:48

Currently offline. Delightful Decor Windows & More

With the New Year quickly approaching and the holiday decorations coming down, dust and dirt surround us ... the blind hanging in place. Do not worry about taking it out of the window because there is no need ... . This makes me think of all the cleaning that I need to do to get ready for 2009 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 14:00:40

Galileo Lane, Murrieta California: Real Estate Owned (REO) Move in Condition.

Galileo Lane, Murrieta California: Real Estate Owned (REO) Move in Condition. Cameron Wilson | Century 21 Tri Valley Realty | 951) ... for easy cleaning and the stairs has long lasting upgraded carpeting. The gourmet kitchen is beautiful ... large bedrooms with hardwood flooring and walk in closets. The house features custom wood blinds [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 01:44:55

Party and Cleaning Up

I had a great time with friends at bff Barb's daughter's birthday party today ... . We left at around 6pm and my son immediately fell asleep in the car so I thought it was good I could just take him straight to bed and start cleaning up right away. Unfortunately, he woke [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 06:36:48

From the Front: 01/06/2009

News and Personal dispatches from the front and the home front.In their own words:Zen Traveller: The Fixer - "Fixer" is apparently an Arabic word that means, "I don't wait in lines". Like almost all western companies in Iraq, we employ locals to act as "fixers; to get us through the snags and complications of operating in a foreign land [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 18:39:00

Tips to help you and your home survive severe cold

NEW — 8:36 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008 When temperatures drop to freezing lows, plumbing problems are very common.  There are many things that homeowners can do to prevent these problems that have the potential to cause severe damage to your home. Frozen pipes are common, but can be avoided. ? [more...]

Date: 2008-12-14 05:09:17

10 Steps to an Organic Bedroom

10 Steps to an Organic, Non-Toxic Bedroom January 14, 2009Did you know that you are sleeping on a mattress soaked in ROACH POISON? If you have a new mattress then you are!!! Mattresses are required to be flame-proof, and so the BIG MATTRESS companies are loading them up with Formaldehyde, Antimony (Arsenic), Boric Acid (Roach Poison) [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 04:05:44

1972: A Good Year for Ophthalmology

Cleaning out a drawer today, I came across an interesting combination of Christmas pictures taken of me, my sister Ann, and my brother Michael ... New Year’s Day, 1973: Sometime in 1972 we all went blind. I’ll leave you to pick apart [more...]

Date: 2008-06-18 00:27:55

Where I flirt with near-blindness

This evening’s dinner was inspired by this yummy-looking recipe ... that you emptied your water glass in one long drink. Except for the last bite I grabbed out of the corner of the pan when I was cleaning up. That single bite was a 9.5. So potent that when I wiped [more...]

Date: 2008-10-04 03:44:25

Saving the Environment, Part 2

About the author: Brenda Reyes Tomassini joined EPA in 2002 ... tips that everyone can incorporate into their daily routines. Today you will find the last 26 ... between cleaning. 41. Use rechargeable batteries and recycle them properly 42. When purchasing gifts [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 15:30:47

Le Sigh....

So today I was supposed to be at the new house cleaning. I was going to bring the vacuum, my cleaning supplies, some food for me and the kids, the pack ... they can verify that and who knows how long that will take. So now that we're technically in breach of contract [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 18:10:00

Still here.

Well, I ended up not going along to MD--I decided at literally the last minute that I'd rather just stay here and not walk around in the frigid cold ... in my study and almost got it all tamed. Tomorrow I need to do some painting and cleaning elsewhere [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 04:09:00

Twenty Questions Answered Part 2 of 3

My Three Sons said...Okay, here is my question. I know that you cannot possibly have 20 bedrooms in your house (I know, a little overboard) so who shares room with who? Oldest two boys in one, youngest two boys in another, middle two boys in another, all girls in a super 2 room suite [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 06:02:00

Hints From Heather

When my husband and I were dating, he complained to me that the new black socks he had just purchased were turning his feet black ... by reading, so during my first year of motherhood, I read every book about parenting, cooking, cleaning [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 14:02:00

Known mostly for his AMAZING fu manchu and a gut that flips a big middle finger in the face of traditional atheletic physiques, Sal Fasano is a man’s man and a fan’s player.  Why?  Because he is one of us, a fan, moreso than he is a professional athelite [more...]

Date: 2008-09-18 22:10:21

Yes, a mess, I am

I was offline all of yesterday (except for a brief email check first thing in the morning) because the husband was home for the day, and it was carpet cleaning time. We do it every year ... than usual this year. I should correct that. The husband cleaned the carpet. My day went [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 16:00:31

How To Clean Blinds

Blinds are easy to clean but remember to apply proper cleaning depending on the type of blinds you have. Here are some tips about cleaning Horizontal Blinds and Vertical Blinds made from different ... This is the type of blinds we have at in our TV room. You can use a damp terry cloth and mild cleaning [more...]

Date: 2008-10-19 05:20:00

Why Sleep is Not Something You Should Feel Guilty For Doing

0007b6_p0b04_4x6_art Originally uploaded by paulpablopawelLife is crazy hectic at the best of times and when we finally come to the end of our ... our body requires to be ready to do it all again tomorrow. Think of sleep like cleaning your home [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 21:04:46

The Problem With Being Well-Hydrated

Years ago, I edited a computer programmer’s magazine (Visual C++ Developers Journal, to which I’m sure all of you subscribed) ... pretty much all the time. I remember, for example, finishing up once, cleaning up, and returning [more...]

Date: 2008-09-04 17:30:06

Easy and Cheap Home Remodels

Wrapping up a surprise This article was submitted by the Handyman, author of Handyman Fix Home Repair (rss feed). He strongly belives in cheap kitchen remodeling. If you like the guest post please check out his website and consider subscribing to his rss feed [more...]

Date: 2008-09-04 12:55:40

Cleaning Blinds And Using Them In Interior Design

Advice to homeowners on how to clean blinds and the sheer variety of window coverings on offer. Blinds are now a popular and widespread choice for window coverings all over the world. As with any window covering however, blinds will require some form of cleaning and maintenance from time [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 00:35:04

Body, Mind and Spirit Relaxation

We all now recognise that relaxation is much more than a game of tennis, a walk in the mountains or a hot bath ... of us have learned to believe some stress is both natural and necessary. This belief blinds us to our need [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 00:50:00

A Guide to Winterizing Your House

Winter is approaching and in much of the United States, that means very cold temperatures, snow, and ice ... the temperature low. Get a programmable thermostat. Minimize or eliminate use of vent fans. Turn off [more...]

Date: 2008-11-02 14:00:40

Damn Wankers

Home game was last night and it was a record turnout: 19 players.  Wait, let me clarify.  There were 18 players and a Brit.  Not your average Brit ... .  TOH was cleaning out the other table for a while before he spewed some chips to a player [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 17:31:00

Narrow focus, focus that isn't narrow enough, and the sparkly bra strap dilemma

For the next two days, I will pretty much cease to exist to the outside world. It's one of the perks and perils of living alone during days off, the fact that for the next two days I'll be sitting reading a book about some bloke who nearly got killed trying to write it, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 09:33:00

Beach Houses Series #4 - Hamptons House Style

    I can't do a series on beach houses without discussing my favorite beach house ever (or my favorite movie house ever, because they are both the same) - the house from the movie "Something's Gotta Give."  For those of you who haven't heard of this movie because you have been living on the moon for the past five years or you have [more...]

Date: 2008-07-10 07:57:56

Mayor Of Salisbury Intimidates Citizen At Their Residence

Remember this article the other day? You know, the letter George Chevallier sent off to the State about the Mayor's scam ... in the attempt to shut us up. Pack all your crap up from your Office woman and don't let that door hit [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 19:51:00

Pet News - Pet Advice - Pet Photos

Company Looks for Next Celebrity Dog or CatThe Dog ChannelDog and cat owners invited to participate in photo contest ... that airborne pet hair is never allowed to build up in your air. This means you'll spend less time cleaning [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 12:54:00

Choosing Wooden Venetian Blinds instead of Metal Blinds

Choosing Wooden Venetian Blinds instead of Metal Blinds By James Anthony | December 22, ... . The third way of also cleaning dust and dirt on wooden venetian blinds is to get your vacuum cleaner ... and one that is proving ever more popular today are wooden venetian blinds. These types of blinds [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 14:38:14

Creating Your Ultimate Home Office: 5 Things You Need To Know

Photo By: bluepics Like a great pair of jeans, or a fantastic chair, your home office has to “feel” right to you, not just function well.  Setting up your Ultimate Home Office is simple if you know what to do, but how do you get started? [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 10:00:56

Tips To Sell Your Home For Top Dollar In A Slow Market

How long is too long? In a dry market, a sales period of six months to one year isn't unusual ... costs or buy down their interest rate to lower monthly payments. You could also consider owner [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 09:38:00

Ease Allergy Suffering By Greening Your Room

It is estimated that we spend at least a third of our lives in our bedrooms ... on the carpet. Studies are also showing the vacuum cleaners do not pick out as much as we thought they did [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 11:00:41

Allergies and Candle Soot - Think Wickfree

This is an article from the The Allergy and Environmental Health Association Black Soot Deposition… Also referred to as "ghosting," " ... soot to cause the damage seen in their home, is unfounded. In fact, soot production from certain [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 03:33:04

Light

When I began reducing the amount of electricitymy household used, I began with awareness.I found that I like light ... from the windows on the south side of the house. I raise the blinds on sunny, winter days. I use crystal [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 17:15:00

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