Author Archives: onesanevoice

Hand me the wrench

Posted on November 16, 2008 by onesanevoice

One evening a week ago, I flipped on the light to go upstairs to our bedroom and nothing happened.  I looked all the way to the top of the steps and saw that the bulb in the ceiling light was … Continue reading →

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Take the money and ride

Posted on November 12, 2008 by onesanevoice

I can’t say I have a soft spot for the Discovery Channel, only because Husband always has either that or History on when I join him in the evening for some quality couple time in front of the TV.  As … Continue reading →

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Run for your life

Posted on November 11, 2008 by onesanevoice

It’s something of a guilty pleasure to read the post-election newspaper and wedge myself into the crowd of spectators watching the victorious Obamas soak up their new status as First Family.  As a parent, I understand the President-elect’s current regret … Continue reading →

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We Don’t Get Fooled Again

Posted on November 4, 2008 by onesanevoice

On the front page of the newspaper today was a close-up of the young husband in our county who just confessed to killing his wife.  Two days ago the front page sported a similar photo with the headline, “Husband of … Continue reading →

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Into the Night

Posted on October 31, 2008 by onesanevoice

Husband and I just returned from Florida where we spent the last several days.  It wasn’t a vacation, though.  Husband’s mom passed away.  I wrote about my adorable mother-in-law in this entry right here and about how she always wanted her belongings … Continue reading →

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Within, Without

Posted on October 27, 2008 by onesanevoice

On TV a couple of weeks ago, I saw an ad for a free $5 coupon if you went online to the Olay skincare site.  So right there were two things I could love:  coupons and Olay.  I’ve been using … Continue reading →

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A New Term

Posted on October 23, 2008 by onesanevoice

Last week began a new semester at school and I was saddened to discover that one of my favorite fellow students had not returned.  T. started the same time I did and we quickly became friends despite the fact she’s … Continue reading →

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The Great Equalizer

Posted on October 19, 2008 by onesanevoice

A good friend called me the other night asking for some buying points on eBay.  She was unfamiliar with the whole place-a-bid-and-then-wait concept of this modern art form, and she thought I might be able to provide some guidance since the … Continue reading →

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They Ain’t Hooking Rugs

Posted on October 15, 2008 by onesanevoice

On our recent trip to the Northwest, Husband and I explored a bit of Washington after we absorbed the flavor of Seattle.  In Yakima, I had the best pan-fried oysters I’ve ever tasted, while Walla Walla lingers in my mind as … Continue reading →

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Seattle Cool

Posted on October 11, 2008 by onesanevoice

Husband and I are enjoying the state of Washington on our vacation in the Pacific Northwest, and here are some of my impressions of the Space Needle city: 1.  Seattle is very clean.  The fine for tossing a cigarette butt on … Continue reading →

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