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A Crash Course in Feng Shui

June 23, 2022June 23, 2022 Posted in memoir, house, handy man, energy, Feng Shui, chi, doors, stairwaysLeave a comment

I didn’t know much about Feng Shui when it became an issue for a married couple I know buying a house. There are rules. The staircase cannot face the front door. The front door can’t be hidden. The front door and back door cannot line up. The house must not be across from a T… Continue reading A Crash Course in Feng Shui

Wiener Dog Versus Rat

October 11, 2021October 10, 2021 Posted in animals, California, Dachshund, dogs, fire department, fire fighter, handy man, memoir, rats, Tough Shed, writersLeave a comment

(re-run) Long ago, when I had three school-aged children off at their respective schools, I sat at my desk writing during the quiet of the day, when I heard the Dachshund barking. He was somewhere in our spacious back yard. I ignored it at first, but when the barking didn’t subside, I decided I’d better… Continue reading Wiener Dog Versus Rat

Wiener Dog Versus Rat

March 25, 2021April 1, 2021 Posted in animals, California, Dachshund, dogs, fire fighter, handy man, memoir, rats, Tough Shed, writersLeave a comment

Wiener Dog Versus Rat

August 24, 2020August 24, 2020 Posted in animals, California, Dachshund, dogs, fire fighter, handy man, memoir, rats, Tough Shed, writers2 Comments

Long ago, when I had three school-aged children off at their respective schools, I sat at my desk writing during the quiet of the day when I heard the Dachshund barking. He was somewhere in our spacious backyard. I ignored it at first, but when the barking didn’t subside, I decided I’d better go check… Continue reading Wiener Dog Versus Rat