Each day we leave behind the old and embrace the new. That's a good thing, right? Plants seem to have the procedure down well. Flowers bloom where planted, and so does the corn. The farmers just plant seeds in new grooves and with a bit of sun, rain, and warmer temps they take off growing. … Continue reading The days between the old and the new
Tag: Kitchen Remodeling
How to be ready for two major holidays in a week
As the sunset last night, the clouds indicated it's going to be a snowy week. That sun-dog = snow-dog in November. Sigh...snow happens. The long-awaited big holiday week is here. Am I ready for both holidays? Am I ready for all of the busyness that happens? Our guest list has changed 3 times. Our kids… Continue reading How to be ready for two major holidays in a week
How I embrace sag resistance in my 50s
As I approach the mid-way mark of another decade of life, I'm grateful for sag-resistance thoughts I learned to adapt along the way. I don't need a plastic surgeon, even if I've tried being one myself this year. Ah, yes, the 50s are when we can't help but notice what has changed in our appearance. … Continue reading How I embrace sag resistance in my 50s
Another letter to wannabe DIYers
Dearest Wannabe DIYers - Here's the deal, the raw deal, the real-cut-down-to-the-rough-and-tough-and-chase-it-to-the-finish-line-kinda deal. You may be able to host a Thanksgiving dinner if you plan your project timeline well. And give yourself plenty of leeway for obstacles along the way. But all of you wannabes, you need more than a song and dance to get… Continue reading Another letter to wannabe DIYers
Friday Fun with K’s and L’s in our kitchen remodel
If you want to learn how to have fun when you're remodeling your kitchen, you have to be willing to ask yourself lots of questions. It's important to be wondering what's next all the time. Especially if you're a whip-cracker like me. And you also have to have diversions to occupy your tendencies to crack… Continue reading Friday Fun with K’s and L’s in our kitchen remodel
It’s a slippery slope when whip cracker meets her match
I watched intently as Mr. cleverly convinced Mrs. that she met her whip-cracking match. A man with a small bottle of grout will do that no doubt. It was a great show. It made my ears ring. Mr. worked hard to get the grout into the $1 disposable bottle so then he could squeeze it… Continue reading It’s a slippery slope when whip cracker meets her match