Hell’s Half Acre

I wrote a post the other day and since Hughes is having some weird DNS problems (or maybe my router simply hiccuped, as it sometimes does) I lost it. And even though Word Press has a feature that saves your post for you, as you’re typing, I’m not exactly sure what happened to [...]

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A quickie while I moderate comments, fix the layout theme and then update; Mom I believe was released from the hospital yesterday today but is still on oxygen. A full recovery is expected but she does have permanent lung damage (I believe). It was a gift to visit her and my siblings. [...]

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As I type, I’m sitting at the gate waiting for my flight to be called. Send your spare good thoughts to Jamie and the kids; I’m headed to Ohio for a few days with Tata. More if I can.
Update on 25 June:
When my sister emailed me Monday night with the news about [...]

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My mom is in the hospital with multiple blood clots and expected to be there a few days.  If you can keep her in your thoughts, and also my poor Dad, who must be bumping around the RV, lost without his constant companion.
On the other hand, my sister and I think this may simply be [...]

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Oh My Goodness.  I never thought I’d need to censor PHC; this weekend is a doozy.  Especially with young kids (and two preteen boys).  On the other hand, if they ever had a question about reproduction, it has now been answered.

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Yes, Mexico and the US celebrate it on the same day (this year)!
I came across an amazing letter from father to daughter last night; heartachingly beautiful doesn’t even begin to capture the depth and impact of his words. He sows magic when he speaks and there are honestly no metaphors to describe his art. [...]

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I hope your day yesterday was much more interesting than mine.  After spending the night tossing and turning, I managed to get up at 7:15 and head over to the pool, where I waited for the owner to pass by on his way to work.  I had hoped to talk to him about the issues [...]

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If you don’t live in Peyton Place where some of your neighbors are hell-bent on making your life a living nightmare.
When your immediate neighbors are such complete and total sweethearts that you just want to bask in their intelligence and soothing presence.
If you’re not interested in routine, stability and expectations. If you thrive [...]

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Fascinating discussion on Marketplace about Microlenders.  Making a visible difference in the lives of others.  http://www.kiva.org/

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When you comission work without an architect or drawing, even if it is a tiny little thing you’re doing, some parts can get lost.
Yesterday, I meandered over to the palapa and all seemed under control; Don Manuel was directing people here and there and positioning supports for the roof. I tried not to [...]

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