Month: July 2016
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I’d say that was easy, but…
We’re free. We each signed our names a dozen times, then we handed over our keys and got handed a check. We’re no longer homeowners. That was the only easy part. We had until 1:45 to be out of the house – the buyer’s final walkthrough began at that time. Guess what time we left?…
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It’s the last day.
Wow. Tonight is the last night I’ll sleep in that upstairs bedroom with the burgundy walls. The last night in our house. I couldn’t be happier. Just in case any of you are thinking about downsizing, here’s a tip for you: start early. If you’re selling your stuff, aim low. Get rid of it. Michael…
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Counting down
Yeah, we’re down to the wire here. Despite all the planning and early start, it seems like we’ll be down to the wire. So let’s talk about our going-away bluegrass and BBQ party! We borrowed a smoker from our friend and fellow CrossFitter Sheri, and Michael went to town with ribs and pork shoulder…
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Party weekend – sort of
Friday night I was kind of freaking out. OK, it was closer to a meltdown, but whatever. I just couldn’t believe how much crap we’ve managed to amass in only five years in our house. We have a 10×10 storage unit and it’s getting pretty full. But we still have to pack up the entire…
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Spice World
You might not know this, but at our house we love spices. Now, we get our spices from a variety of sources, but we do love to visit Savory Spice Shop in Boulder. It’s on Broadway, just a few steps off the Pearl Street Mall. I love the smells that hit me as soon as…
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Things are getting real…
Ah! I am so sorry to not have posted since July 1st. It’s a little embarrassing. But since July 1st I’ve had band rehearsals, gigs (including one of my favorite festivals, High Mountain Hay Fever), plus getting the house ready – one more time! – for the appraisal. Michael is in his last week of…
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Wedding rings
This August 6th Michael and I will celebrate our 11th wedding anniversary. It’s kind of crazy to think about. (Even crazier that we started dating in 2000… so we’ve been together for 16 years. Time flies, I tell ya!) Since 2005, Michael and I have both gone through a few wedding rings. He lost his first titanium…