BANDIT CRAB: THE ART OF SOCIAL (NON) DISTANCING

After being cooped up for twelve weeks, I finally had to visit the post office for some urgent returns. I had clothes to send back, ones I ordered but never even opened. Let's face it, during lockdown, who really needed new clothes? I spent most of my time wearing the same outfits: a sack-like dress,…

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Sunday Chit-Chat: It’s a Wrap

I think I need a lawyer, not because I've done anything wrong recently (unless planning to silence the neighbor who trims bushes at night is a crime). Seriously, who trims in the dark? It’s not exactly the safest activity. You risk disfiguring wildlife or even hurting yourself. Though, it does present itself as a perfect…

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THE JOURNEY OF WALKING AT THE EDGE

On our family trip to Cornwall in May, I had a near-death experience. Some might call me dramatic, but hear me out. Imagine attempting to climb one of the steepest hills in the world with a wiggling child strapped to you, while your pants are constantly slipping down. It felt like my heart was stopping,…

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The Dos and Don’ts of Posting a Table

Last week, I thought about ordering some vintage side tables from the Netherlands, but the delivery time was estimated at 4-5 weeks. Since these are already-made secondhand tables, I can't understand why it would take so long. Honestly, in that period, I could probably build my own tables, carving the wood myself and even taking…

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Navigating the Art of Persuasion: What Not to Do

I recently received an email that's left me in a bit of a predicament, though it’s not the first time. Whenever I check my junk mail, I seem to get caught in another blackmail scam. The email threatened me with a supposed video of myself during what they claimed was a compromised Zoom session. They mentioned…

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SALIVA AND SURPRISING CONNECTIONS

Last week, two things happened that really caught my attention. Normally, these kinds of incidents wouldn’t be worth discussing, but they left a small but notable impact on my day. Both were embarrassing, though in different ways. First, somehow, a person’s spit ended up in my nostril. They were speaking to me, and a stray fleck…

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LET’S NOT KEEP IN TOUCH

There's been an ongoing conversation online about how people have become reluctant to answer phone calls. Maybe it's more of an observation than a joke, but it really hits home for many of us. Do you ever feel a sense of dread when your phone rings? For me, it's like a mild panic attack, complete…

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AVOIDING ROMANTIC MISSTEPS WITH A MERMAN

Last week, while watching The Little Mermaid II with my kids, I unexpectedly found myself admiring King Triton's fit physique. The cartoon character’s broad chest, defined abs, and slim waist leading to his...well, tail, caught me by surprise. It feels a bit odd to ponder the idea of romance with a cartoon merman. I blame…

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Sunday Musings: Falling Short of Expectations

Take a look at Exhibit A above—a standard, traditional sink. While it might seem a bit plain or old-fashioned in style, it's incredibly useful for holding water or for those quick hand washes when you don't have time to fill the basin completely. Sinks are simple, right? You’ve got two taps: one for hot water, one…

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THE ART OF CATCHING A MOLE: WHAT TO DO AND WHAT TO AVOID

There's a mole catcher who's quite famous around Somerset, and his van sports a really catchy ad. I finally managed to snap a photo of it when he parked right in front of me: "No Mole No Fee." Isn't that one of the most clever slogans for a business in the UK? It's so unique.…

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