Well, now what? Here I sit at my computer wondering what the heck to write about. The time change has something to do with my brain fart dust or maybe it's the smell of paint fumes? I digress. I sit here long enough to let the dust settle. Take another sip of coffee and realize… Continue reading My Meandering Path to a Revival Blog Post
Author: Shelley
Letting my quirk out one post at a time.
All Eyes on the Mysterious Elements of Owning Rental Properties
Mr. and I have been landlords for over 20 years. With 20 years under our reconstruction belts, we thought we had discovered every mysterious element of the crappy stuff we could encounter. After flushing out the lists of ups and downs we've dealt with, not too many things scare us anymore. That was the case… Continue reading All Eyes on the Mysterious Elements of Owning Rental Properties
Roll-Off Thoughts About the Week We’re Never Going to Do Again
As Mr. and I ate dinner last night, we reflected on the week that was. I don't know about him, but, I had bones to pick and bones to toss. Mr: I think we're going to need a bowl for the bones. As I looked at the plate he presented me with, I was positive,… Continue reading Roll-Off Thoughts About the Week We’re Never Going to Do Again
How a Mouse Totaled Our Durango
Every foggy morning has its fleeting kind of moments: some good, some bad. On a particularly dense and misty morning, a mouse made an appearance IN our house. A big fat one according to my trusted eyewitness. Mr.: "I just saw a big fat mouse run across the room and into my office closet." Me:… Continue reading How a Mouse Totaled Our Durango
My Chilling Advice to Newlyweds
This morning, as I wondered what I'd write about for Linda's creative prompt of “back of the fridge," I heard a scary noise in the kitchen that wouldn't stop. I didn't think it was a mouse, I'd blocked their way into this spot. Creatively, too, by the way! The noise was coming from the back… Continue reading My Chilling Advice to Newlyweds
How Silly Me Memories Created a Cozy Guestroom
Memories...ah...memories. They sure drive me to do silly things sometimes. Well, most of the time, it's the case. Mr. can vouch for me. We celebrated our 33rd wedding anniversary this past week. Trust me, he knows I can come up with some silly ideas. Like saving beer caps and wine corks for decades for projects… Continue reading How Silly Me Memories Created a Cozy Guestroom