Redneck Snowplow Ahoy!
Remember this picture from last year, when the ToolMaster singlehandedly cleared our cul-de-sac with a neighbor’s snowblower? (And that because that snow pile is deceptive, and easily as tall as the man himself, I was moved to write Six Reasons I Have the Read More …
Want to Give Christmas Thanks for Mothers-in-Law?
Peeps, we’re having a few challenges at chez O’Hara, not the least of which is my mother-in-law fell and broke her tailbone. She’s fundamentally fine, thanks, but I’m sure you understand we’re concerned about her. If not handled properly, events Read More …
It Was the Best of Gift-Giving Times, It Was the Worst of Gift-Receiving Times
For the first time in several years I’m excited about Christmas shopping. I have been given permission to buy actual wrapping-worthy presents instead of coughing up the cash or gift cards that teenagers prefer, and I’m scoring a lot of fun items. (Thank Read More …
Date Night!
Date night hasn’t happened in a loooong time in the O’Hara household. Oh, the ToolMaster and I sneak time to be together on a regular basis. We’ll go to the hardware store without the kids, or to a coffee shop for a quick Read More …
Ghosts of Halloween Future?
We had an odd Halloween in the O’Hara household – one I didn’t see coming, even though it might only have been predicted for the last fourteen years. I mean, kids do tend to grow up and become independent. They hit Read More …
The Pictures Wherein I Make Us All Jealous about My Summer Vacation – I Was Actually There, Right?
In a totally non-writing-related post, I never showed you guys pictures from our summer holiday and if I don’t do it soon, the opportunity will pass. We went to Maui for ten days, stayed in a condo found for us Read More …
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