DIY projects never seem to have an end. There's always one more thing to do, and one more item to wait on. You have to keep one eye open all the time to make sure all the moving parts come together in the end. But, dang it, it feels great when the biggest obstacle (so… Continue reading Sneak peek
Sup with the DIY project?
Three birds walked up to a waterhole and said... Two birds hopped up to a bunch of dried up flowers and said... A Lil' ol' pup watches intently with a face that says... A cat saunters in and says... A Mr. walks into the kitchen (for the 18th trip back and forth from the bandsaw… Continue reading Sup with the DIY project?
Mom – I’m going nuts, but it’s not dementia
I remember back to moments when calling mom just seemed like the best thing to do. She always had the right thing to say, the right way to listen, or the advice I hadn't considered. Even if she'd never been through what I was going through, she knew how to make things seem better. I… Continue reading Mom – I’m going nuts, but it’s not dementia
3 baby steps to a someday minimalist
I grabbed my second cup of coffee, needed due to sleep deprivation, aka, an unwanted guest of late. As I left the laundry room where the coffee pot is currently temporarily located, I walked by our lower level bathroom, glanced in the room, and noticed the Instant Pot on the counter - cooking something. Of… Continue reading 3 baby steps to a someday minimalist
30 days to what???
The clock is ticking. Countertops a switching. Wall calendar's flipping. Will I fit cornered by time into a new role? What obstacles will I find, or will it just be a natural and an easy fit? Yikes - in just 30 days, I'll be saying goodbye to something about myself besides our countertops. I hope… Continue reading 30 days to what???
You’re going as what for Halloween?
If I were invited to a Halloween party this year, I'd have the perfect costume in mind to wear. I can usually dream up something last minute to pull it off. When I did dress up (aka, back when we had kids around, pre-empty nest) I would base costumes on a current wardrobe I had… Continue reading You’re going as what for Halloween?