Real Life

Things related to that reality thing people are always going on about.

Me and My Fitbit

Me and My Fitbit

Yesterday I walked a total of six miles. The dog, the kid and I went for a two-mile walk. Since February 3rd, I’ve lost 18 pounds. I feel like this time, THIS TIME, I got this. At the end of January, I think I was cleaning my desk when I came across a pedometer in the […]

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Only as Smart as the Owner

Only as Smart as the Owner

So back in…oh, August, I think it was…I finally came into the 21st century and gave up my little flip phone for a Samsung Galaxy S4. I didn’t want to–I dislike what I call “slab phones.” I liked flip phones. No butt- or purse-dialing, and no pressing buttons with your face as you talk. Also

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So, About that Escapist Literature…

So, About that Escapist Literature...

Turns out, oftentimes when you really need escapism is when you absolutely don’t have time to read. So one turns (if one is me) to watching Planet Earth while folding clothes, sorting, cleaning, scrubbing… It’s the best I can do. I don’t have time to read, and I certainly can’t write or edit. Some people can,

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She Turned Me into a Newt!

But it got better. Slowly. I can’t believe I haven’t posted in almost two weeks. I don’t even have a good reason, beyond more “I’m sick, I’m tired, screw Christmas, wah wah wah…” Also there’s the fact that I’m used to having two weeks off right about now, so I keep putting things off for

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Turkey in the Crockpot

Turkey in the Crockpot

Turkey breast in one crockpot.† Mashed potatoes (to be) in another. Sweet potatoes canceled. Soon we’ll start cooking the glazed carrots and the stuffing and the cauliflower. Sparkling cider is chilling in the fridge. We have enough chairs for everyone eating. We are providing a haven for someone too stressed by family to go home

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First Halloween Report

You never know, when you move into a new place. Well, I suppose if you know you’re moving far enough in advance, or you move into a neighborhood you’re already familiar with… We didn’t. Rarely even driven through the intersection before we moved over here, so we had no idea how Halloween was going to

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KD’s To-Do List Part Deux

KD's To-Do List Part Deux

〈  Clear my desk, holy crap. Done but it’s already messed up again. 〈  Deal with all the stuff I’ve been tossing in the corner to deal with later. Some of it…? 〈  Put together new entertainment center in the living room. Hah. Haven’t even opened the box. 〈  Move was-entertainment-center, now-baker’s-rack, into the kitchen.

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