We have had several significant home renovation projects in the past year with different groups of workers. This post is about our deck guy. For those following this journey, he had been the music room guy and the kitchen window … Continue reading
Category Archives: Life at Home
Deck pictures finally!
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At long last it’s done! The beloved husband took some shots of the deck which were better than anything I took. Thanks to all you great people encouraging my sanity during this project. In the end it is worth it … Continue reading
On my way back to normal
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Nineteen and a half years ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was a scary time. There were two surgeries and a new treatment (I was one of the first in the area to get it) and no chemo … Continue reading
Random 5 for June 12, 2022 – Housewives, garage sales, timing, homes, deck
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Housewives of the ‘hood – This week I noticed someone I hadn’t seen before. It was a middle-aged woman, very thin, with an orange spray-on tan. I know it was spray on because there were no streaks, and it was … Continue reading
Wrung out, strung out but coping in a familiar way
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My sanity is hanging on by a thin strand. This may be the last week for the deck project. Before you start rejoicing that you won’t have to put up with my deck rants, he has said this before. Many … Continue reading
Random 5 for June 5, 2022 – Projects, friends, connections, social visits, weather
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Progress! – We’ve seen some progress on our deck. Just a few more weeks. A surprise – One night this week there was a knock on the door. An old friend (literally and figuratively) was outside. He was nearby and … Continue reading
Hope (not love) is all you need!
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Hope is what keeps us going. Without it, what’s the point? I always take a quart of hope to the hair salons, hoping I don’t look like someone out of the 70s or someone in their 70s (yes, both have … Continue reading
Sassy cats — Just pictures
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Gracie here waiting for the casino bus. We have new pictures of stuff that doesn’t happen often. The contractors disrupt our peace and quiet so we hang together more than usual! Gotta go. Casino bus is here! Hugs, Gracie
It’s been an up and down week here
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On the walk along the stream near my home, there is a ditch next to the open grate bridge. It’s at least a foot deep, maybe more. It washes out with big rains but it’s been there a long time. … Continue reading
The weather makes it all better
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I should live on a tropical island where the weather is a steady warm and breezy. No need to switch out clothing. No need for much clothing! Easy living. I can do that! When the weather is nice, time flies … Continue reading