This actually happened a few weeks ago, but I’m finally not angry enough to write about it! I like change, but I also like routine. I especially like routine when things are busy – I know what to expect, I can make wise decisions and I can keep myself on schedule. Mornings, in particular, are […]
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Fixing an Irritation
The side window curtain next to our front door has been driving me crazy for a long time. It flaps when the door opens, it gaps and lets strangers peek inside our family room and, though it’s hard to see in this photo, there are strange gaps between the rod and the window. Here’s a […]
Waking Up
You know how sometimes you wake up in the middle of the night, needing to use the restroom? If you don’t – you are in the Golden Years where you are neither too young, or too old, to know what I’m talking about. Anyway. When that middle-of-the-night bladder call comes, you stumble into the bathroom […]
Putting Pinterest to the Test
Pinterest is full of ideas, solutions and pure inspiration. I’m pretty faithful to pin all sorts of things – I’m just less faithful to try out anything but the recipes. Anyway, this week I decided to try out one of the nifty solutions I’d pinned. I decided to try it out mostly because of this: […]
The Grass is Growing!
Every day our replacement sod gets closer and closer to a nice, happy yard. Here’s where we started: And here’s where we are now: The Hayley yard plan is: Get the grass healthy Have a professional develop a master plan Install gutters and rain barrels Work on front yard landscaping Work on back yard landscaping […]
I Should Have Said
When I travel overnight, I double check my packing list to make sure I don’t forget anything. I also make sure to prepare enough food to make The Boy’s life easy. A list on the side of the refrigerator clearly outlines what meal options are available in the pantry, the fridge and the freezer. Simple, […]
Back to the Routine
We’re home – back after eight days on the road. I’ll share more about the road trip, the sights seen and the great food eaten, but first I have to say that there’s something unique about traveling with friends. You have to be really good friends to spend eight days living together. Together in the […]
About that Tomato Plant…
So I bought a tomato plant a couple of months ago and had very high hopes for it. About that plant… Here it is today: The Boy’s verdict? Give it up already. You have a black thumb. Sigh.
Attention: Reality Check
In case you were wondering, it is not possible to do all of the following on a Saturday, no matter how desperately you need to get them done: Get a hair cut Go for a long run Grocery shop Laundry Install new license plates Water plants Love on furbabies Pre-pack for vacation Clean house Relax
I’m Needed
Ah, the joys of working downtown. In the urban environment…running into people I know…letting the train operator drive instead of shaking my fist at other cars… But it also means that I’m leaving and returning home at slightly different times than before while I figure out what my new commute is going to look like. […]