Downer, Downer, Downer, Upper, Downer

Hi, ho, Fiorella is without hot water for the fourth time. This is getting old.
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There's nothing like an electronically-knowledgeable son visiting to make Fio feel dumb as a post. He's really great about helping out, but Fiorealla is embarrassed at how stupid she is.
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You may have noticed that Fio has not been talking about her WIP lately. She's having problems with her computadora again. Same old thing--la senora Isadora doesn't want to accept Fiorella's revisions.
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Sonia Dog turned seven yesterday and we took her to the DQ drive-thru for a puppy cup, which she thoroughly enjoyed. Mom, Dad, and Brother also enjoyed their treats, which were considerably more substantial.
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With the cold winds blowing, the caladiums in front of the porch aren't going to last much longer, and Fio and Husband need to drive over to Home Depot and pick up some winter-hardy specimens, Actually, if this year's winter is anything like last year's, nothing will last..