Apologies for how few pool updates we’ve had! There are two reasons for this. One) we have had frequent enough monsoon storms that there have been significant delays. Two) Chris and I both run Linux rather than Windows PCs or…
Dodge-y Maps Part 2
Here is the conclusion to Dodge-y Maps:
Dodge-y Maps and a Little More Dodge-y Language
Our tentative plan to check out housing in Estrella caused us to bring an ongoing problem to a head. The maps in our car had not been updated since we bought it. The Phoenix area is growing and building new things…
1000 Days of Duolingo
Exactly 100 days ago, I made a post about the beauty of the streak. I know this because it was on the event of my 900 day streak on my primary language learning site, Duolingo. I have now reached 1000.…
Secura SCG-903B Automatic Electric Burr Coffee Grinder Mill
We purchased a coffee grinder mill about a month ago. We aren’t especially picky about coffee compared to connoisseurs. We wouldn’t buy instant coffee, but we aren’t the sort of people who need it to be roasted this week to enjoy…
Minor Differences and Major Similarities: Becoming Christophe with Cox Communications
So we are generally very happy with our internet provider, Cox. We have heard plenty of horror stories from the eastern half of the country where Comcast is more common. From what our neighbors have told us, the other option…
What Happens If You Leave Sparkling Wine in the Freezer Overnight
So as some of you may know, Chris is a big fan of sparkling wine. I can’t say I mind it either. We really like Trader Joe’s Loise d’Estreé French non-champagne sparkling wine. It tastes great and is a bargain…
Duolingo and the Beauty of the Streak
So today is my 900th consecutive day using Duolingo. Duolingo is a free, online language learning website. It tries to make a game out of learning, so it’s fun and addictive like most other online games, but with an arguably…
Review: Eiko 81184 – SP105/41/MED – 105 Watt Spiral Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb, 4100K, Medium Base
In September, Chris decided to move his Lego city out of the office and into the unused dining room as we have several other locations to eat and eating in the darkest corner of the house didn’t really have a…
National Tree DUH-75 7.5-feet Dunhill Fir Hinged Artificial Christmas Tree
As I’ve recently discussed, we didn’t bring too much with us when we came over from the UK. We got rid of lots of things before moving. We didn’t actually get rid of our Christmas tree, but it’s still 5000…