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We’re Back On! (A Group Remodeling Project: Part 7)
Alrighty, folks; it’s been a little while since we’ve discussed this, so for those of you who’d like a refresher, feel free to check out the first 6 installments our Group Remodeling Project: Part 1: Where I start to think Radical and Scary things like maybe I don’t want to start my stove with an ice…
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But First, Tacos
Things you should know: I’m still alive, and I’m missing writing here, but one kid had surgery, and one kid has mono, and one kid, who’s in the special education class, told another kid in the special education class that she was taking out a hit on him because he didn’t let her help him with science, and everyone…
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How to Get Kids to Pick Up Quickly and Enthusiastically
I asked my boys to tidy their room, which was a disaster, and, because they’re smart, capable, 9-year-old children who don’t need to have everything explained to them anymore in excruciating detail, I gave them two basic directions, as follows: When you are finished picking up your room, gentlemen, I should be able to both see and walk…
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Hold Everything! (A Group Remodeling Project: Part 6)
Regarding the range hood, HOLD EVERYTHING, friends. Our friend, Katherine, just sent us this picture, and I suspect it’s the Perfect Thing. That’s a “Vintage Hood” made to order by the folks at Antique Vintage Appliances. They can make it in any color and any size with several trims. So all the advantages of a…