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WC ticket, 1
My lucky husband got a ticket to tomorrow’s US-Germany World Cup game in Ulsan, Korea. What a great chance! He’s got a full day ahead of him with two flights, a reservation for a seat at a pub to watch the afternoon’s game (England-Brazil) being played in Japan, then a taxi to the stadium for…
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Sunny backdrop
What a beautiful day. It’s sunny, warm and not too humid. The perfect backdrop for a do-nothing Sunday. I’ve been reading, napping, and watching movies. I think I’ll go for a walk soon and pick up some veggies to grill tonight.
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Outdoor furniture
Yesterday’s task: build a container for the grill accessories. There’s nothing worse than a soggy cardboard box full of charcoal and tools scattered all over the veranda. I designed and built a simple table with a shelf and a door panel that’s hinged along the bottom. The charcoal, blowtorch and other things are hidden behind…
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Desk Inventory
I should be polishing an article that’s due, but I’m distracted by the number of things on my desk. Here’s an inventory: laptop scan converter digital camera DV camera remote telephone memo holder file box full of notebooks and maps keyboard wacom tablet flatpanel monitor on top of cardboard box card file four dictionaries wooden…
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My kitchen sings
My kitchen sings a symphony of morningtime domesticity. The watery swish and thump of the washer sets the tempo for an 18 minute concerto. The coffemakers clucks and chirps melodiously. The psst of spray cleaner on the countertop, whisper of sponge, and the legato smoothness of water from the tap join in the chorus. The…
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Tod’s new toy
Tod’s new toy–a blowtorch. It’s the perfect partner for our grill. Although it looks like he might be about to scorch the swordfish he’s cooking for our dinner, really the blowtorch is just for lighting the charcoal. This is a cleverly designed device. It’s a torch head that fits onto a standard “gas bombe” canister.…
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Cat in peril
5 am. A cat is crying outside. Its wails echo through the neighborhood. My dark, sleepy mind conjures a sad scenario–a young cat, abandoned by its owners, stuck in the gully where the Marunouchi line runs, unable to climb out. The trains haven’t begun for the day. I imagine phoning 119 to report this. Then…
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Custom birthday gift
<kuri> devin, my mother would like a hint about what to get you for your BD. <devin> oh, ok… um… <lyd> elephant beer steins <Nemix> elephants would be good as a beer stein. <lyd> filled with Stein’s elephant beer <devin> hmmm <devin> a pair of shorts <devin> or a book <lyd> or a short pair…
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Today is Tod’s birthday
Today is Tod’s birthday (his 33rd, though he swears he’s only 31) and we have many festivities planned–mainly involving food. First up, an American breakfast with eggs, bacon and toast to celebrate and to fortify for the day ahead. Then a cake to be decorated and other birthday surprises to be taken care of. Perhaps…
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