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Maps

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Because everyone loves questionable statistics.

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I live in a very difficult Poptart state.

Seeing that I never eat them, this is not a troublesome fact.

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I’ve been to the Cote D’Azur. I’ve been to a nude beach. Trust me, it’s not always pretty.

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It may be legal, but I’ve never tried it.

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Margaritas for the win.

Salud!

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Europeans.

They’re too busy drinking wine.

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I’ve lived in Maine on and off for 30 years and have never known a Jake. Make of that what you will.

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This is one statistic where I’m very glad to score low.

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Narrowing down the search.

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Yes, there are still bare wires sprouting from our wall because the husband and I can’t agree on a choice of new sconces.

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I really liked this one…

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But it’s almost 13 inches wide and wouldn’t fit. .

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Please note blogger Brian Lageose’s hilarious book Peppered Fruit to the right, nestled above Stephen King.

I got you brother.

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I thought this mission light fixture would work…

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Since our hutch…

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And front door are the same style…. but the husband hated it.

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The husband liked this one, but it looked too much like a library reading lamp to me.

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So we ordered this one.

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Which can be mounted either way.

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And these.

For two totally different feels, and will return whichever pair doesn’t work.

Or both if we hate them equally and will curse all the brick and mortar light fixture stores that closed in our area for forcing me to shop online where I can’t gauge quality.

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News you can’t use.

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All the news that’s not fit to print, right here. Just for you.

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They say it’s for safety in case of a crash, but these days I’m thinking it’s to stop them from punching annoying passengers. Lord knows I’ve wanted to a few times.

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If you’re a hermit crab it’s so other crabs don’t steal your home. If you’re human?

No comment.

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This does not bode well.

At all.

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No good can come from this.

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As in cutting a hole in the back of them and… well, yeah.

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If anyone could push quantum physics to its limit?

It’s a cat.

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I call foul.

If you’ve ever been on top of the snow covered slopes? You’re going to remember to wear pants. Trust me on this.

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Answering the age old question, what do Olympians do when not competing?

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Valentine’s fun.

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My day started with a sweet little flower delivery.

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With some gorgeous peach and pink roses.

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The colors were lovely.

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And they were in full bloom.

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42 Valentine’s Days together and he still sends me flowers. I must be doing something right.

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There was also a box of artisan alcoholic truffles.

My husband knows me well.

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Okay, I already ate the Kahlua.

So sue me.

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We went out for a late lunch to the home of the world’s best pork chop we’ve visited before so I’ll spare you another review… other than to say my meal was superb.

PORK TENDERLOIN RISOTTO —

Maine Family Farms roasted pork tenderloin, arborio rice, onion, white wine, cream, thyme, brie, brown sugar peach sauce.

This place knows pork. Yum!

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Next door? An elephant who clearly disregards parking bans.

And finally, in honor of Valentine’s Day.

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Hearts pop up everywhere…

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And it’s just what’s needed to brighten gloomy winter spirits.

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Deer. And yes, more deer…

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We have a herd every night.

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And they’re always a joy to watch.

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The clunk that makes them scatter in this video was a male cardinal slamming into the glass on our kitchen porch.

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Thankfully he was just dazed and flew off shortly after.

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The harem master.

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Dusted with snow during a storm.

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Sadly the little plum tree we planted two years ago is tasty.

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And loses a lot of lower branches in the winter.

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You’d better hurry.

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In keeping with my annual ridiculous Valentines Day gift suggestions, I bring you something new and in limited quantities … so don’t waste any time.

Get yours now.

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Because nothing says I love you like nuggets.

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I have yet to attend a dinner party where nuggets and caviar has been served. Clearly I travel in the wrong social circles.

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I’m confused.

They’re free of charge… but will sell out quickly?

Only McDonalds marketing could come up with that.

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Cabbage knees, chicken soup and lickable elements.

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Fat shaming is wrong.

Even if it’s directed towards those of feline persuasion.

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Poor Fred.

I feel you buddy.

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Since I posted about my knee troubles two weeks ago? I’ve been inundated with ads for bamboo wraps, pain creams and Velcro braces.

But yesterday?

Things went a little south..

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For the record I won’t be wrapping myself in cabbage… no matter how blog worthy the photos might be.

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Our buck, having dinner.

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He still has his rack, which is rather odd.

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But it does make him easier to identify.

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Posted for those who have always wondered.

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After too many awful internet crock pot recipes to count, I finally found a good one. This was easy and quite tasty, though I had to leave out the red pepper flakes for my spice averse spouse. When I make it again I’m going to halve the amount of chicken, once shredded it was a little too meaty for me.

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In case you didn’t realize.

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Are you watching the Winter Olympics?

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I love the Olympic Games and try to watch as much as I can. The excitement of competition, the thrill of victory, the heartbreak of defeat, the human interest stories… it’s all good.

I like it so much, sometimes I watch two sports at once.

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I also do this :

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But that’s neither here nor there there.

Sadly, scandal has once again raised its ugly head to mar the purity of the games.

This year? It’s a little more…

Interesting.

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Say it isn’t so.

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Damn.

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They say people will do anything to win.

I think this qualifies.

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