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Last week, an item about a fruit thief appeared on Nextdoor.com. A description of the suspect, whom the poster believed to have stolen 30 nearly ripe nectarines from his tree, was odd. It struck me as a sinister poem:“I have a sense a guy I just walkedpast on the road might be theeater. He was a rude guy with a big hook like stick who was munching on somefruit he had gotten further upthe road. Yellow weather proof coat on. Walked right past me with some bad energy. Never seen him before.Just sayin.”Any fan might be immediately reminded, as I...

The laundry may be one of the smallest rooms in our homes, but it’s most likely one of the hardest working spaces where practicality and functionality go hand in hand. Along with this, backyard sizes are decreasing, and more people are living in apartments, making space saving laundry ideas a priority. The iconic laundry solutions experts, Hills, offers some smart ways to get clothes on the line in the cold and wet winter months.According to Natasha D’Cruz, Home Living Category Manager, AMES Australasia the iconic Hills Hoist is a household name synonymous with durability and practical design. Now, more than ever, Australians are looking for compact...

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s   1. VASAGLE VASAGLE Cubbie Shoe Cabinet Storage Bench with Cushion, Adjustable Shelves, Holds up to 440 lb, Ebony, ULHS10BR VASAGLE - Sturdy and stable made of carb p2 grade particle board with melamine veneer the shoe storage bench is sturdy enough to sit 2 adults at a time max Static load 440 lb size 409l x 118w x 189h Cushioned top a soft sponge cushion covered with cotton linen fabric offers a comfortable seat while you put on or remove your shoes Easy to assemble with labeled parts and illustrated instructions it is easy and quick to assemble...

Photo credit, Joe Landry Joe Landry recently wrote a comment on a post I made a few years ago about the still-life painter Barnet Rubenstein, a highly influential painting teacher at the Museum School in Boston. I was impressed with this comment and Landry’s extensive knowledge about the history of teaching painting at the Museum school so I googled him to see what kind of work he did. It was a surprise to discover that not only had he taught at the Museum School for a number of years himself but he was a is a multidisciplinary artist who since...