Category Archives: The Joys of Home Ownership

The Hulett Plumbing Disaster Part II

I dutifully followed Plumber B into the bathroom expecting Plumber A to inform me that they just broken everything and I would need to pay $20 gazillion dollars to put it all back together.  I was working to brace myself … Continue reading

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The Hulett Plumbing Disaster Part I

This week I fell off the grid and was completely exhausted as a result of having the fabric of my reality rent in twain by something which always happens not happening.  In my sphere of existence, when water goes in … Continue reading

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Yum!!!

After a year in my house, it truly is a home. There is something about baking which just brings a kitchen and home to life. The warmth, smells, and anticipation are so welcoming and comforting. Check out the full set … Continue reading

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Wherein I Realize I Haven’t Been Punk’d

Happy anniversary, house!  And happy 101st birthday! Yay! I have now lived in my home for a year and what a year it has been.  I can barely believe it.  Pretty much every day for the past year I have … Continue reading

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TJHO: Dead Creatures Edition, Vol. 3

And now, for the conclusion… (or is it?) The latest thrilling contact with household pests/freeloaders/invaders came just a about a month ago while prepping the furnace for cold weather.  In the most appropriate OCD fashion, I meticulously vacuumed every possible … Continue reading

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