#127…A New Year, a New Palette (2)

The remodel is done. Now the color palette is coming together. Awaiting the arrival of the “rug”…..8 ft. round. The colors could awaken the dead. I’m hoping my marriage will survive this unexpected surprise. #1daughterconnie sez it will be wonderful but she’s as crazy as I am. Russ has told people he has no idea Read more about #127…A New Year, a New Palette (2)[…]

#108… Confessions of Looking Back

Having pretty much wrapped up my obligations and activities, I’ve  jump started on my Sabbatical 6 weeks early. Being a difficult person who HAS TO HAVE every “t” crossed and every “i” dotted, I have had to spend time just thinking…. as I can look at a project to do,  do it perfectly, only to Read more about #108… Confessions of Looking Back[…]

#98…Almost on Sabbatical…Making it Work!

The kids all know when coming to visit Mom, PS……bring your work clothes. It has taken Russ eight years to put things together on what is going on and now he is turning on us.  #2daughter2Too and I come home from long morning of shopping only to discover that Pops has removed an outside door Read more about #98…Almost on Sabbatical…Making it Work![…]

#70…Negotiating the “Shopping” Proposition….

     The beauty of a marriage later in life is that you know what you DON’T WANT! So one day Russ shows me a sale ad about wedding rings and asks me if I want to go shopping with him. He swears that this was his marriage proposal and I KNOW he never asked me Read more about #70…Negotiating the “Shopping” Proposition….[…]

#48…You tiptoe through the Tulips, I’m waiting for the Yard Sales to start ! !

                  Tomorrow is April 1…Easter, and we are expecting lower temperatures and SNOW! When will it end? Tulips are up but not yet flowered….I’m wrapping up spring cleaning with a nasty flu bug. Praying I don’t end up on the wrong side of the ground. I am sicker then a dog….where does Read more about #48…You tiptoe through the Tulips, I’m waiting for the Yard Sales to start ! ![…]

#47…Wedding gifts at antique malls. Of course, where else?

       Do you ever wish you could buy a huge house just to have a blank slate for decorating with junk from garage sales and “stuff” from antique malls? I’m not talking to live in it, but as a project to have somewhere (because your own house and garage and basement and barn are all Read more about #47…Wedding gifts at antique malls. Of course, where else?[…]