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double trouble on christmas eve

It’s going to be Piccadilly Circus in our beach apartment tonight; we are expecting both Father Christmas and the tooth fairy.  Mini-Me lost one of her front teeth, only slightly prematurely, after she collided with the swimming pool steps.  She … Continue reading

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the dollar note

Small version of Him has a dollar note.  He is beside himself.  He feels it is quite literally burning a hole in his pocket. The biggest question he faces is should he spend or save it. The vending machine by … Continue reading

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what the gelt?

Husband woke up with a start this morning, despite the relaxing sound of the ocean and the sunshine creeping through the blinds.  ‘We need gelt, it’s Chanukah’ he declared.  I thought he was admitting guilt for the snoring or confessing … Continue reading

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to nag or not to nag

We are all present and correct on BA2167 bound for Longboat Key. The kids have plenty to occupy themselves, my basket is holding a surplus of snacks and smoked salmon bagels and the house is left in a reason state.  … Continue reading

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