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We got bad news over the weekend. (Or was it?) A loved relative who has had mild dementia for several years has reached the point where his devoted wife can no longer care for him in their home. He will … Continue reading
Recently we had dinner with friends. (Yes, we really do have friends.) The wife is going on an overnight beach vacation with her girlfriends. For such a short visit the conversation turned to packing. Beloved husband: All you need is … Continue reading
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My body knows! It can tell when the change is coming. It gets dark earlier and my shoulders get sore. This is the weekend we change back to Eastern Standard Time locally. The clocks are only the tip of the … Continue reading
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There are a lot of things I used to love that I no longer enjoy. Bright blue eyeshadow is at the top of the list but there are other things too. I’m not into sweets like I used to be. I … Continue reading
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Everyone has a that one skill. (Yes, even you!) Those that you think aren’t good at anything can create chaos effectively and with little effort. (Trust me on that one!) Pets are the same way. Each one has different quirks. … Continue reading
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Yep, I nest. You know, putz around the house acting like I’m cleaning while I’m really evaluating stuff and clearing things out. (Preferably the beloved husband’s stuff.) Most people do it in the spring. After a long hard winter I … Continue reading
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It’s fall. We’re closing up outside stuff including winterizing the pond. That means we remove the filter which is located in a pit near the pond. Originally I located it there because I didn’t want this ugly (why don’t they … Continue reading
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There’s been a lot of picking going on here — wall colors, wallpaper and now a piece of furniture. That’s enough to kick up analysis paralysis! Some picking comes easy and some does not. Kitchen color — easy peasy (it’s … Continue reading
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I heard a lot of noise. Weird noise. Not like a cat shredding the newspaper noise. Words…naughty ones with some sort of jiggly dance (and not in a good way). What on earth was that? I went into the kitchen … Continue reading
Another project? – We painted another back hallway in our house. I like the piece by piece strategy. We aren’t living in chaos. (I don’t do well in chaos, especially kitchen chaos. Let’s just say it makes me more than … Continue reading
Views and Mews by Coffee Kat 