#218…But, Joy Cometh in the Morning

Many of you call me a workhorse with endless energy. Have you considered that 5 children had something to do with it? There is NO goofing off when you live with a crowd. I once hung a sheet of paper above my washer and dryer. End of the week…16 hash marks for loads done! And Read more about #218…But, Joy Cometh in the Morning[…]

#157…The Irishman Does the River Dance

I had JUST mixed up the pink paint for the basement bath cabinet to apply tomorrow morning. Supper was baking in the oven. Jimmy Hatley told us we could walk on our new polymer floor after 4 today. We did at 5 in our bare feet. Oh how beautiful. At 6 o’clock it was almost Read more about #157…The Irishman Does the River Dance[…]

#156…And it Rained 10 Inches…A 2nd Re-DO

It’s only been 5 months since the remodel and last week the flood came…and stood for 2 days, 3 inches deep before I went downstairs to get something……I thank God that it was ONLY rain water and not sewage. We were blessed indeed. We live on a hill, but then so do numerous springs around Read more about #156…And it Rained 10 Inches…A 2nd Re-DO[…]

#137…Living with Hub Side Kick/Self Portrait…

Yes, this oil painting is hanging above the kitchen cabinets. You think I’m weird? This is a self-portrait of hub side-kick, yes, with a donut. A stubborn Irishman, a DIABETIC stubborn rebellious donut totin’ ………..No, I’m not the wife, rather I am the kitchen and restaurant gestapo. My purpose in life is to carry a Read more about #137…Living with Hub Side Kick/Self Portrait…[…]

#136…Refresh, Renew, Get Ready!

With Russ leaving for breakfast to his”Liar’s Club”, I took off on my errand’s itinerary to go shop! First stop at Menard’s to take advantage of 11% rebate on EVERYTHING!. THEY capitalize that word in the ads…..did I mention 2% rebate for using my Menard’s card? I needed to replace patio cushions and it’s that Read more about #136…Refresh, Renew, Get Ready![…]