Well, well, well, lookie here for those counting retaining wall bricks included in the 5.5 tons of products in our yard. As Mr. and I stood admiring the soon to be new retaining wall pile of materials being placed in our yard, we discussed the project with the neighbors who had heard the loud sounds… Continue reading My Monologue About The Delivery Of A Summer’s Project And Being Temporarily Stumped
Mrs. Whip-Cracker Springs Into Action To Get Projects Underway
Generally speaking, Mr. considers me to be a revived whip-cracker like I was from a few years ago when we remodeled our kitchen right before Thanksgiving. Except it is Easter now, and Spring in Wisconsin appeared in 7 days' time. So, I've been anxious to get projects done (that I can watch and capture in… Continue reading Mrs. Whip-Cracker Springs Into Action To Get Projects Underway
No Joking, I’ve Been Hoping All The Way To Today
Upon awakening on April 1st, 2023, having anticipated the dreadful scene we'd see - I braced myself to see the aliens who invaded us in the form of an unwanted blizzard. I flipped on the deck lights. Well...without any coffee as fuel for my brain, it sure looked like a spaceship sitting on our deck.… Continue reading No Joking, I’ve Been Hoping All The Way To Today
How I Discovered My Calling Is Not To Be A Fashion Blogger
I don't know if it is accurate - I assume it is so - people who read personal blogs and those who write them enjoy sharing glimpses of who they are in their everyday life. Especially if you're a fashion blogger. I haven't always been so generous in my sharing. I tend to show you… Continue reading How I Discovered My Calling Is Not To Be A Fashion Blogger
How I’m Rolling Out The Winter Tape and Welcoming Spring
Hey and good morning dear blogging friends - welcome to one of the last bursts of winter's view before spring wins the battle. I'm hoping there are things outside that are ready to start to sprout from the cold ground. I can't wait to investigate. But... Winter has reared its ugly head again. We had… Continue reading How I’m Rolling Out The Winter Tape and Welcoming Spring
A Tale Of How I Came To Believe Money Does Grow On Trees
I've muttered the Proverb, "Money doesn't grow on trees." to our daughters many times as they were growing up. It's a parental duty to do so. I reminded myself of that many times as I was 'shopping' for gifts for them this past year. Nothing seemed to be as 'fun' as shopping for our pre-pandemic… Continue reading A Tale Of How I Came To Believe Money Does Grow On Trees