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So many lamps

Two lamps on a buffet with a centerpiece plant in front of a wall-mounted mirror

The division of labor in our household opened my eyes to the undeniable truth that we own a lot of lamps. Like a 19th Century London lamplighter, I make the rounds of our main floor each morning in the predawn hours turning on our lamps. They create a warm, Thomas Kinkade glow that gives our … Continue reading So many lamps →

lanceelliottwallace Uncategorized 2 Comments May 17, 2025 4 Minutes

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