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Oh, The Horror!
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Wardrobe Wizardry With Magical Mushrooms
Way before our house purchase in Northern Portugal, Andrew and I looked to Goldilocks for inspiration. We wanted a house that was just the right size for us, our family of furry friends, and all the things we shipped internationally. Maybe even more importantly we wanted to use our space as efficiently as possible. In…
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Dry July, A Dishwasher, And A 1 Year Food Experiment
During our careers as 911 dispatchers Andrew and I did several diet detoxes. We would commit to 3 weeks without dairy, red meat, caffeine, alcohol, sugar, and refined grains. We took a bunch of supplements, drank a lot of water, spent a fair amount of time in the restroom, and somehow made it through half…
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Some High Stuff: Arouca 516
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My Tiny Oasis
When Andrew and I started house hunting back in 2024 one of the most important things we considered, other than geographical location, was how much space we needed and how best to utilize a given floor plan. Our house in Medford, Oregon had plenty of space, arguably too much, since several rooms were rarely used.…
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Spring Has Arrived!
We have emerged from an especially long and wet winter season into the beginning of spring. The temperature has snuck up into the 60’s and plants are springing up everywhere. We can finally dry our laundry outside! I even snuck in a quick R&R session in our hammock out on the terrace this morning before…
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Love Is Blind: A Trainwreck I Can’t Stop Watching
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Rainy Season Comfort Food
Winter and the rainy season have undoubtedly arrived in Northern Portugal. We have been spending most days indoors with video games, board games, and movies to keep us entertained. We have been playing the heck out of a new video game, maybe we’ll cover that topic in a future blog. When rain is pouring down…
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Cross Stitch Christmas
In 2005 I started making annual Christmas ornaments for Andrew, myself, our parents, and sisters. By 2019 it had become one of those projects that brought more stress than joy. I always felt behind during the frenzied holiday season, so I stopped doing it. Last December when we pulled out our seasonal decor, my old…
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Friendsgiving 2025
