Monthly Archives: August 2013

Tigers, Tigers, Burning Bright.

Posted on August 31, 2013 by polloplayer

Taylor and a crew of his Princeton swim team friends blew in last weekend for a teammate’s wedding and a thirty-six hour reunion. It was so great to have them all here! They all go way back – here’s a … Continue reading →

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I Need a Man.

Posted on August 24, 2013 by polloplayer

No, this will not be another longing-for-Hugh Laurie post, despite the headline (although I am wondering where he has gone – has he been in anything since House ended?) Today, my lament is for a strong, silent type (not unlike … Continue reading →

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The Circus of Life: Termite Tenting

Posted on August 17, 2013 by polloplayer

It’s been hanging over our heads for a year. Well, they have been hanging over our heads. The termites. In the attic. Munching away undisturbed for who knows how long. If you live in California, you probably have them, too, … Continue reading →

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Stranded in Paradise

Posted on August 10, 2013 by polloplayer

Some people have all the luck. Last fall we found ourselves detained in NYC for Hurricane Sandy; this time it was Tropical Storm Flossie. At 4 am on the morning we were supposed to come home, I logged on to … Continue reading →

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And Now There Are Three.

Posted on August 3, 2013 by polloplayer

I was planning to post a few last photos from Hawaii today. But that will have to wait. The first words I heard this morning from the CE after I woke up were these: “I’m so sorry, but I have … Continue reading →

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