Category Archives: Family

First Principles Thinking In Action

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Stacey

Homer: Aw, twenty dollars? I wanted a peanut! Brain: Twenty dollars can buy many peanuts. Homer: Explain how! Brain: Money can be exchanged for goods and services. When my brother and I were kids, if we were trying to puzzle something … Continue reading →

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Fort D’oh

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Stacey

All I’m gonna use this bed for is sleeping, eating, and maybe building a little fort! – Homer In the interest of getting one thing completely done, we made a fort (UK: den) in the attic. We decided to make … Continue reading →

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Remodel Progress

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Stacey

Ben and Lois are here! Well, right now, they are in Chicago, but they are “here” in general. The house will wait! Since they are out of town, I thought I’d show where we stopped (and will be picking up). The drywalling … Continue reading →

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The Trick is Knowing When to Stop

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Stacey

For the love of God, help me! I’ve been here for four days, and a turtle’s got a hold of my teeth! – Abe Simpson We opted to do our own electrical work for the loft remodel. Here’s our scorecard to … Continue reading →

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The Internet Versus Paper Sizes

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Stacey

Ooh, pads of paper! – Homer Simpson We received a lovely original drawing from Ben’s girlfriend Lois for Christmas. We were and are delighted. Sometimes give her a little kiss for luck in the morning! Lois also paints and sculpts … Continue reading →

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Cut a Mat, Just Like That

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Stacey

Blowing off steam in the crafts room, Marge? – Reverend Lovejoy A while back, I completely and utterly failed to cut a picture mat freehand. A reader suggested that I use a mat cutting kit, swearing it was easy. My craft … Continue reading →

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Hey, We Still Blog!

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Stacey

Anything to get me out of that house, away from all that nagging and noise…of a family of love. Tra-la-la-la! – Homer Simpson “I’m doing a post,” I just told the Kev. “About WHAT?” he asked, stunned. “About us still…existing,” … Continue reading →

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A Farm Sink in Butcher Block for an English Country Kitchen

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Stacey

If you’re dissatisfied for any reason, I’ll repay you in acorns. – Cletus Coming up on a year ago, Helen and Geoff redid their kitchen. I love the classic white-and-wood look, the wall of windows, and all the SPACE. It’s a … Continue reading →

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Holiday Gift Ideas for the Lady DIYer

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Stacey

Homer: You really thought I’d forgot, didn’t you? Bart: Oh, right. What did you get her, Dad? Lisa: Yeah, whatcha get? Homer: A very thoughtful gift. But it’s a surprise! You know it’s such a beautiful morning, I think I’ll … Continue reading →

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Good Easy Plants: Coreopsis (Tickseed)

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Stacey

That’s so romantic! We gotta go to England! – Lisa Simpson The Kev and I have been off-blog for a few weeks while we traveled to Blighty for his sister’s wedding. Such a good time was had! Congratulations, Helen and … Continue reading →

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