Adventures

Journaling a sh*t show bathroom reveal

As I journal our renovating efforts of 2020, I'm reminded that every rental unit bathroom remodeling we've completed always starts out with us evaluating the sh*t show status left behind by the tenant. Sometimes, that tenant has put up with the 70s look for decades.  Despite their decorating efforts, some looks just have to go.… Continue reading Journaling a sh*t show bathroom reveal

Adventures · Cheers

How 2020 Tricked Me Into A Dry November

Tricked again.  Despite my efforts to stay on top of things, I've been tricked into some life changes.    I've been avoiding it like the Coronavirus.  As if this year wasn't bad enough, I've been tricked first off by software.  That's on top of my emotional tornadoes that have tricked me into someone I wasn't… Continue reading How 2020 Tricked Me Into A Dry November

Adventures · Emptying the nest

It’s a shank and a stay at home button

Decades ago, I remember a charming downtown store that sold Berman's leather items.  I never purchased anything from them, I couldn't afford it like my friends could.  But I do remember browsing around the store with them and smelling the air full of leather scents. When I graduated from high school and started college, I… Continue reading It’s a shank and a stay at home button

Adventures · Inspiration

When enough is enough

Ready or not, feeling the cool fall breeze is a subtle enough reminder that the seasons are changing yet again.  This morning our thermostat indicated it's 24 degrees outside at 4 am. Oh, my, no, I'm not quite ready for it.  I let out a sigh. Yes, it's fall indeed. A caressing touch of my… Continue reading When enough is enough