The Hayleys are some tired people. And I would just like to say THIS IS NOT HOW IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE. You know: Pay off the house, work close to home…life slows down and gets a bit easier, right? Right?!?! So far for us – not so much. Kelly has declared that THINGS must […]
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Quick Update on that Whole C-Thing
A bit of a bummer – the lab results came back and the cancer was a more widespread than my doctor thought. Thursday afternoon Dr. Q’s office called to say there was still evidence of cancer cells at the edge of the tissue she removed over a week ago. The end result, it seems, is my inch-and-a-half scar […]
What You Think When They Say “Cancer”
I went in for my annual skin check mid-last month – the thing I made myself do as a silly 101 list item what seems like forever ago and have gone ever since – and mentioned the little bump on my shoulder that’s been irritating but not troublesome. Well it was troublesome. Enough so that the doctor removed […]
Installing Gutters: Better 30 Years Late Than Never
Getting gutters shouldn’t take this long, but when it does you want the end result to look this good.
What Happens After Foundation Repair: Fixing the Sewer Line
Did you realize that repairing your foundation might break other things in your house? They warn you of this during the paperwork process, but it’s still a pain. Here’s what to expect as a next repair step.
That Time We Did Our Dave Ramsey Debt Free Scream
It finally feels real: Screaming “We’re debt free” on the Dave Ramsey Show helps us put a bow on paying off the house.
Getting Our Landscape in Order
We’ve finally done it – we have a landscape plan for the front yard! It will be a few months before we have the cash in hand to pay for the work that needs to be done…removing our trees, tilling the yard, repair/install the irrigation system, installing sod and installing the new decorative landscape. I.Can.Hardly.Wait. […]
How to Donate a Tube TV
Slowly but surely I’m clearing the game/craft project room – it’s lived the past 4 years as a dumping ground. For a woman who is anti-clutter, it’s a downright embarrassment. I’m not going to post a photo of the room. Not happening. Anyway, one thing that I determined must go was our old tube television. […]
On Experiencing a Foundation Repair
Have you ever wondered what getting your foundation repaired looks like? Here’s a glimpse at the process. For reference – We had 21 helical piers installed; two inside and 19 outside. From arrival to departure, the foundation crew was onsite for 6-and-1/2 hours and took a 30 minute lunch break. Most of that time was […]
My Little Garden
I’ve killed more plants than I care to count. The only one I seem moderately successful at keeping alive is my ivy – and I’m pretty sure that’s because ivy is notoriously difficult to kill even if you use Roundup. I’ve even killed a cactus. But that’s a story for another day. Anyway, I decided […]