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It’s All About the Mash

12.26.2003

When I bought my house five years ago I was overcome with a wave of domesticity that manifested itself in the purchase of design magazines and painting the rooms a variety of colors with silly names (“Spring Sprout” and “Madder Carmine”), most of which I do not regret. One issue of House & Garden had [...]

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What’s On in Belper

12.21.2003

the Strutt Memorial on the Market Place, Belper The holiday season is truly upon us, and the residents of Belper are getting ready to enjoy a traditional Derbyshire Christmas. Let’s check in and see What’s On in Belper. On December 12th, the Concert for Yuletide drew a festive crowd to St. Peter’s Church to hear [...]

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I Think It’s Pronounced “pro-TEEZH”

10.27.2003

even my car can’t stop mentioning Iceland Say hello to Plooblewagon, brought home Saturday after many hours of half truths, little white lies and outright, barefaced lies from a salesman who was actually wearing a black cowboy hat. In case you care, it’s a 2003 Mazda Protegé5 (with a 5-speed, natch). And no, it’s not [...]

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