Pretty Shady
Well, I’m ready to move again. And it’s not because of the snow, or ice, or deer. It’s because of the shade. The solar company figured out we only get sun on the roof...
Happy Mother’s Day…
To my mother who was a far better mom than she gives herself credit for. And it’s a little scary how much like her I am. Quote in Saturday’s Globe: “If you want to...
Mix and Match
I’ve been obsessed with the yard the past few days. I’ve been moving bushes around like crazy. It all started with that tree I had removed. I needed to put something in that spot....
Health Care
I watched The Waiting Room, a documentary that covers 24 hours at an emergency room in a public hospital that cares for patients who are typically uninsured. (It’s available on NetFlix.) Regardless of what...
Turning up the Heat – Inside and Out
For the first time ever, I had the opportunity to work alongside my landscaper, Glenn. We had a grand time. The first order of business was to burn some more brush. Someone had suggested...
A Busy Day
Where does the day go?In addition to the every day, mundane tasks of making phone calls, paying bills, driving to appointments, and cooking dinner, I managed to squeeze in the following: Did some “research”...
Excellente
Back from Florida again. You might be asking “How can she possibly complain about her budget?” Good question. What do you get when you mix 2 second graders, a tween, a teen, 3 college/grad...
Job Opportunities
It has been a little over two months, and I haven’t talked about my job search. That’s because I haven’t done too much searching. But here are some possibilities that have popped up along...
Decluttering
The solar panel guy stood me up yesterday, so I needed something to do. I decided to tackle some clutter. This is always a source of tension in the family. I don’t like clutter....