Tag Archives: neighbors

Roller Coaster Days

When life throws you lemons, learn to juggle. My youngest recently bought her first home. In the process of helping her, it occurred to me that perhaps it’s time to move away from the loony neighbors and into a house … Continue reading

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The Neighborhood Saga Continues

Winter has finally arrived in Buffalo, NY.  There was 8″ of snow on the ground this morning in my northern suburb.  How do I know it was 8″?  It was to the top of my boots, and my boots are … Continue reading

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Taking Back the Neighborhood (If Necessary)

We have a gun in the house. My husband did security for many years, both as a guard and as an instructor, and his job required that he have a pistol. I’ve never had much interest in seeing, touching or … Continue reading

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“It’s going to be a really bad summer for you.”

Like hell it is. You will recall the alleged ball-over-the-fence incident on Saturday before Father’s Day.  If not, read the story here. Sunday (Father’s Day) was quiet. On  Monday, my husband convinced me that we needed to talk to the … Continue reading

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