I like being a hermit. What that means is that I like staying home, doing my own thing, living my own life and not having to 'people' very often. Having said that, I get complacent with the clutter of everyday living as I hermit. Harvested onions and drying dishes vie for countertop space, the vacuum... Continue Reading →
What?!? A Down Day?!? J.K.!
Ah, no such thing as that for me, I'm afraid. I reviewed my calendar for the day this morning, and it turns out that I don't have appointments, my kids are in their happy places and are not requesting or requiring my attendance, and of course, there is no money for shopping (grinning at that... Continue Reading →
Unexpected Gifts
I have been the recipient of several unexpected gifts this week, and it's not even my birthday! The first came from my Bestie in Nevada, who sent me a set of the new, trending, semi-cured gel nail strips plus a UV light, via an Amazon package. I was skeptical at first that they were as... Continue Reading →
Liberating the Clutter (or, ‘How NOT to eBay’)
I began an eBay business a few years ago and have bought and sold a lot since the beginning. "It will be fun," my friend said. She lied. Well, not entirely. It has been fun, and I have had some ups and downs, but I have also learned a few things along the way. First,... Continue Reading →
My Last First Date – July 3rd, 2015
Who knew that when my friend canceled our gold-panning trip with me at the last minute, that it would lead to my last first date, my last first kiss? My friend and I had been planning for a couple weeks to go pan for gold in the California foothills, but at the last minute, something... Continue Reading →
Signs From God
Do you believe in signs? I certainly do; I've received too many to not believe in them. Those who question my faith or beliefs scoff at my descriptions; they tout "coincidence" or spout some other way to describe what I feel has been divine intervention. A canceled vacation, a closed door or blocked path, or... Continue Reading →
Mother’s Day, 2025
Today is Mother's Day. Is this a worldwide celebration or is it just a day Americans chose to honor their moms? My own mother has left this world, but her legacy lives on through the talents her genetics passed on to me and my own children. I am a lover of art, music, and words,... Continue Reading →
Helping With An Estate Sale
I am helping friends with their estate sale this weekend, which will be today and tomorrow, with the final day being Sunday. Today was the first day, which history has shown to be totally crazy. People came in waves; we did well on this "perfect-weather-for-a-sale" Friday. We were all dragging by 3 p.m. and all... Continue Reading →
Budgeting: Dollars Vs. Carbs
I have been working a program for over six months now and am doing very well with the one I've chosen. I'll find out just how well it is by the upcoming lab work, but I've gone down almost five sizes so far. Having said that, I've been in accounting for most of my adult... Continue Reading →
Sometimes You Just Have to Walk Away
In the midst of our constant remodeling ideas, Hubbin was entertaining the idea of creating a custom built-in dresser system on one side of our walk-in closet. The weeds of it were the inches, the allowance for drawer pulls, the type of fronts the drawers would have, etc., etc., etc. The discussion got heated when... Continue Reading →
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