Category Archives: Misadventures

At The Dentist

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Jennie C.

The children asked if they had to get x-rays and fluoride at their semi-annual dental check up today. X-rays, yes. Fluoride? Never again! Here’s a link to get you started. Just in time for us, too. Jonny admitted that he … Continue reading →

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Wanted: Dead or Alive

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Jennie C.

Preferably, dead. One mouse or rat, last heard gnawing the woodwork of the kitchen cabinetry in the vicinity of the sink.  Has evaded capture for several weeks in spite of frequent late-night searches of the area by local law enforcement … Continue reading →

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The Very Long Tale of How I Burned Down My Mother-In-Law’s House

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Jennie C.

This is a repost from 2007, because every now and then, I get to thinking about reminding you that you really want to have fire extinguishers in your house, and that you want them to be obvious, even to visitors.  … Continue reading →

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Good News!

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Jennie C.

The power company arrived this morning and trimmed all the overhanging branches, creating a nice, wide space around the power lines, so we shouldn’t have any more of those sparking/fire/high voltage fencing issues.  And our neighbors don’t have to worry … Continue reading →

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Sleepless

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Jennie C.

As I was tucking the children in to bed, I glanced out the boys’ window and saw sparks in the trees where the power lines run.  Called the electric company, but I am not too keen on going to sleep … Continue reading →

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