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  • Dirt McGirt

    We spent the weekend digging up the backyard in preparation for a patio. Fun. (A big 'thank you' to my…
    June 30, 2008
  • Kimberly Hurst’s New Blog

    Kimberly Hurst takes beautiful photos, and now she has a new blog to match. (Designed by me.) I loved working…
    June 29, 2008
  • The Side Garden, in Its Infancy

    The weeds have been plucked and the plants are in the ground. Our garden is on its way to greatness.…
    June 26, 2008
  • The Side Garden Plan

    I'm almost done clearing out the weeds along the side to make room for my flowers (for the second time…
    June 22, 2008
  • It’s All About Meme.

    I've been tagged, twice (by This Young House and midwestmoderngirl). I suppose I'd better get around to it, eh? 1.…
    June 19, 2008
  • Just Because You Can

    … doesn't mean you should. I'm getting rid of the fancy font for post titles. For now, at least.
    June 19, 2008
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  • Dirt McGirt

    We spent the weekend digging up the backyard in preparation for a patio. Fun. (A big ‘thank you’ to my mom for helping us yesterday…

    June 30, 200829 commentsOutside
  • Kimberly Hurst’s New Blog

    Kimberly Hurst takes beautiful photos, and now she has a new blog to match. (Designed by me.) I loved working with you, Kim!

    June 29, 20088 commentsBusiness
  • The Side Garden, in Its Infancy

    The weeds have been plucked and the plants are in the ground. Our garden is on its way to greatness. Or mediocrity. Time will tell.…

    June 26, 200829 commentsOutside
  • The Side Garden Plan

    I’m almost done clearing out the weeds along the side to make room for my flowers (for the second time this year). This is the…

    June 22, 200812 commentsOutside
  • It’s All About Meme.

    I’ve been tagged, twice (by This Young House and midwestmoderngirl). I suppose I’d better get around to it, eh? 1. What did you do 10…

    June 19, 20088 commentsMe
  • Just Because You Can

    … doesn’t mean you should. I’m getting rid of the fancy font for post titles. For now, at least.

    June 19, 20086 commentsThe Blog
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