Monday, May 21, 2007

Another One of Those Days

It's another one of those days where I get a tune stuck in my head.

I know, it happens to you all the time, too. (By the way, if you're the kind of person who is very susceptible to memes, I recommend that you stop reading right now.)

This isn't any ordinary tune, this tune stuck in my head. Oh, no. It's a Frankentune. A monster.

It's like the one I had in college. Beethoven's Ode to Joy from his 9th Symphony. Only sung in lousy German by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton.

That was bad.

This one is not as bad. It's one line from Deep Purple's My Woman from Tokyo sung over and over. The title line, actually.

Only, instead of "My woman from Tokyo" it's "My neighbor is Totoro."

Over and over and over.

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Remembering Sushi

"Sushi" is the name that Nicky gave to the goldfish he won at
U. Hartford's Community Day last month.

I had previously taken the motor out of an old blender,
installing a low wattage night light in it's place.


Sushi looked great in it.

He (or she, we can't tell with fish) was a very cute fish
and was a joy to have in our kitchen.

He will be sorely missed.

Monday, May 14, 2007

Sorry, General Tsao

You know those ubiquitous white boxes with the metal handles? The ones in your fridge, holding the leftovers from last Saturday's feast?

I think that, whatever company makes these take-out containers for Chinese restaurants -- and that company must be pulling in some serious profits; these things are everywhere! -- that company should seriously consider redesigning their product to more readily accommodate microwave users.

And if you're reading this post because your in the market to buy a lovely single-family, 3 bedroom, home with hard wood flooring and is conveniently located near Rt. 95 and the Roger Williams Park and Zoo: Don't worry. Everything is just fine. I installed new smoke alarms last week and we needed to be sure that they worked. Heck, the one by the kitchen has a nifty "hush" feature for just such contingencies.

How will you know when lunch is ready? The smoke alarm will tell you!

Friday, May 11, 2007

Dangerous Duo


Katelyn and Harry, hopped up on yogurt drinks and armed with crayons.
Lock your doors, folks.

The Littlest Sox Fan

Gillian in her pink Red Sox outfit.
"Pink Red Sox"?
Yep. (It only seems like an oxymoron.)

Tuesday, May 08, 2007

No, seriously, the house is for sale

We're moving. And an important part of moving is selling your current house so you can buy a new one.

Hence, these photos and the prior post.


This is the front of our house, viewed from the street.


Here's the view the Pizza Guy sees. ("Excellent Pizza" isn't just a name.)


This is the view from the back of the house.
It's got a nice little yard, which is all fenced in.
(Good for children and other pets.)


This is the garage.
Interesting history, this garage has.
See the little bump out at the front, where the door is?
A previous owner found that his '67 Cadillac won't fit,
so he had the garage extended another 4 inches.


This is the kitchen, a bright and sunny place.
Some of the best food in the world comes from this kitchen.
(This may have something to do with the chef. Your experiences may vary.)


And here's the bathroom. It's located at the top of the stairs on the second floor,
convenient to all the bedrooms. In the basement is another bathroom
that was dismantled by a previous owner. Taxes in this area are based
in part on how many bathrooms you have. I'd always planned to reassemble
the basement bathroom (it's a snap, all the stuff is right there), only just
after
the tax assessment.

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Price: $229,900
Bedrooms:3Bathrooms:1Garage:1
Square Ft:1,456Lot Size:n/a


Price Per sq/ft for this property:$157
Average Price Per sq/ft for this area:$188
Median Home Price forProvidence,RI:$219,000
Year Built:1955
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MLS Number:742543Active Date:May 07, 2007
Property Type:Single FamilyArea Location:10
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Tastefully Decorated, Well Maintained 3 Bed Home W/ Garage, Hardwoods, Beautiful Woodwork And Many Updates!Whirlpool Tub, Freshly Painted, Vinyl Siding, Move In Condition.Taxes Don't Reflect 50% Homestead Exemption. Subj To Seller Finding Suitable Housing.
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Above Ground Square Footage:1,456
Bedrooms:3
Full Bathrooms:1
Garage Description:Detached
Garage Spaces:1
Number of Rooms:6
Rooms:Foyer/Hall, Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Recreation Room, Laundry Area

Exterior Comments


Exterior:Vinyl Siding , Insulated Glass Windows, Storm Windows, Storm Door, Screened Porch/Patio

Interior Comments


Finished Floor:Hardwood, Ceramic , Vinyl
Interior:Dry Bar, Attic Storage, Internal Expansion
Construction


Basement:Full, Concrete, Unfinished
Type:Colonial, Other
Year Built:1955

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Cooling:Individual Unit
Electric:100 Amps, Circuit Breaker
Equipment:Refrigerator , Oven/Range, Garbage Disposal, Dishwasher, Ceiling Fan, Washer, Dryer, Whirlpool
Heat System:Radiant
Heating Fuel:Oil
Hot Water:Gas, Tank
Sewer:Connected

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Listing Provided Courtesy Of:Prudential Gammons Realty, Llc
MLS Number:742543
Lot Comments


Approximate Acres:0.082
Lot Description:Sidewalks , Paved Driveway, Fenced Yard
Lot Square Footage:3,572