Jun
28
2008
I’m still here. But my writing, including this blog, has slowed WAY down.
I was in the middle of moving.
But now the boxes are unpacked, curtains are up, and most of the pictures are hung (don’t ask about the cellar, we’re pretending its not there). Its time to start writing again.
I bravely sent out [...]
Jun
16
2008
We’ve spent the better part of the last two weeks preparing to move, hanging in a hotel, and then at last, moving into our new home.
That means we’ve eaten out quite a bit. My four-year-old (self named DahDoo) has always had an interesting take on words and phrases….
So, we’re at Red Robin. DahDoo [...]
Jun
10
2008
early electric washing machine! circa 1910
The first electric washing machine was invented in 1906. It was a vast improvement over the below systems:
Although electric washing machines made the weekly laundry day considerably easier for the woman (less rubbing, pounding, lifting – not to mention less exposure to the caustic soap used then), there were [...]
Tags: electric washer, wringer
Jun
05
2008
Since I’m moving this weekend, and my Internet connection will be spotty at best, I thought I’d leave you with a guessing game. Take a look at the below image.
What is this a picture of?
Tags: game