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Back To The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art

Posted on February 9, 2010 by admin

Ahhh, Sunday. What a fine day for a return visit to the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art up in Hartford, CT. Again, this little trip was “suggested,” but I’m not complaining. Me complain? I don’t think so. I don’t want … Continue reading →

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The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford, CT

Posted on October 20, 2009 by admin

I have oftentimes described myself as a Utilitarian. Each time I described myself this way, I can’t say that I remember knowing what that term meant. I always kind of figured it was something like, “must have some sort of … Continue reading →

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I Painted The Red Room

Posted on February 2, 2009 by admin

That’s two down and a bunch more to go. I really don’t like painting. It’s not that bad once I get into it, but getting into it is the problem. I have found that doing short bursts throughout the day … Continue reading →

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My To-Do List For Spring

Posted on January 28, 2009 by admin

Throughout this winter, I have been putting together a short mental list of things I am going to tackle once the good weather arrives. I thought I might share that list with you, partly to entertain you and partly to … Continue reading →

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Days Of The New, Nice To Meet You

Posted on January 7, 2009 by admin

I played a little tennis this morning. I didn’t know if I was going to make it, because the weather was kind of rough out there. I gave the club a call about 45 minutes before the clinic started and … Continue reading →

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Painting the Basement is Finished

Posted on June 7, 2008 by admin

Just a few minutes ago, I finished painting the basement. I feel like this is breaking news or something. Well, with the way I dread painting, I feel like it should be some sort of news. I have been doing … Continue reading →

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Painting the Basement

Posted on June 5, 2008 by admin

I have been pretty busy lately, between working, planting plants, getting the cars registered and, oh yeah, re-doing the basement. I believe I told you about it in an earlier post. Then, I had the floor torn up and was … Continue reading →

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The Wall is Painted

Posted on February 17, 2008 by admin

I decided to take this photo this morning of the wall I was working on the other day. I just finished painting it. I figured that some of my loyal audience was a little nervous about the taping and compounding … Continue reading →

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Bubbles in Drywall Tape

Posted on December 17, 2007 by admin

When I was applying the drywall tape for the kitchen, I noticed some bubbles forming under the tape in some spots. I was getting all mad because I thought this was going to make the entire project look bad. After … Continue reading →

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Another Day in the Life

Posted on December 4, 2007 by admin

This place stinks. I mean, it really does. I woke up this morning with a plan. My plan was that I was going to make a plan…no, I mean it. I am talking about the kitchen. I’m sorry, but whenever … Continue reading →

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