Why old people shouldn’t take vacations

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We are back from our annual trek to the sea. We rent a large house near the beach and invite our siblings and spouses. We have one case of early stage dementia in the group so every year we can do … Continue reading

Tess Tales 5 – The last renovation ever

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My kitchen was wallpapered ten years ago. It still looks good but there are some nicks and gashes. I was thinking maybe we should do a light renovation in the kitchen – just the walls. It would start out as a … Continue reading

Tess Tales 2 — A trip to the new house

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This is part of a series of tales about my Mother who was a bit unconventional. Many, many years ago, I built a new house in the country. It was about a half hour out of town. Except for a … Continue reading

This was the week that was….or let’s get this crap out of here quick before I come to my senses!

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It’s a hectic week. You know the kind. Lots of social fun stuff planned. Everything is spaced far enough apart that you can’t really get anything accomplished in between. At least that’s my story! I did get the last closet … Continue reading

Do kids bike today?

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Yesterday I saw a very unique sight. It was a child of maybe 6 or 8 riding a bicycle in my neighborhood. I live in a mixed residential area. There are families of all ages here. Some have young children. … Continue reading