Category Archives: Romance

Behold the Awesomeness of My Man

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Stacey

Oh, Homie! – Marge Simpson Quick like a bunny before he notices this post title and changes it*, take a look at what the Kev did. Remember the knee walls were pushed back, leaving gaps in the floor? We pulled up … 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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Things That Go D’oh in the Night

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Stacey

Captain McAllister: ‘Twas a moonless night, dark as pitch, when out of the mist came a beast more stomach than man. Homer: Hey! – The Simpsons The other night, Kev was out and I came in late, but an insane … Continue reading →

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Tigers, Tigers, Burning Bright

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Stacey

Completely unrelated to the usual topic of this blog… Hull City, we could not be more proud! #hcafc

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Anglo-American House of Pancakes

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Stacey

Back up a bit now. When are the pancakes coming in the mail? – Homer Simpson Yesterday was Pancake Day in England, and Chez D’oh. Shrove Tuesday is better known in much of the world as a last-ditch party before … Continue reading →

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Bright Old Things

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Stacey

There’s nothing here a little elbow-grease won’t fix! So let’s roll up our sleeves and… [falls asleep] – Abe Simpson The Kev and I met in London–we were both living in a formerly condemned council block repurposed as student housing. An early … Continue reading →

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Kevin Appreciation Month

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Stacey

Marge, look at me! We’ve been separated for a day, and I’m as dirty as a Frenchman. In another few hours, I’ll be dead! – Homer Simpson We were in England for Christmas, which was wonderful. Then I came home … Continue reading →

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Corralling the Pills and Potions

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Stacey

Drugs! Various drugs! Get your drugs here! – Homer Simpson In February, I converted our linen closet to a coat closet. It’s a much better use of the space, but the change meant that some items needed to move out. … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving: Velma’s Pecan Pie

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Stacey

This is Thanksgiving, so glue friendly or I’ll take your glue away and then no one will have any glue to glue with. – Homer Simpson Thanksgiving in my family means pecan pie — pronounced peh-CAHN, as nature intended. A … Continue reading →

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DIY Fireplace Sound System

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Stacey

Bart: Don’t we get to roast marshmallows? Dolph: Shuddup and eat your pine cone.  – The Simpsons We have a fireplace. We love it. But it’s fake! The surround is a reproduction and the fire itself is electric. There’s a … Continue reading →

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