As I approach the mid-way mark of another decade of life, I'm grateful for sag-resistance thoughts I learned to adapt along the way. I don't need a plastic surgeon, even if I've tried being one myself this year. Ah, yes, the 50s are when we can't help but notice what has changed in our appearance. … Continue reading How I embrace sag resistance in my 50s
Author: Shelley
Letting my quirk out one post at a time.
Another letter to wannabe DIYers
Dearest Wannabe DIYers - Here's the deal, the raw deal, the real-cut-down-to-the-rough-and-tough-and-chase-it-to-the-finish-line-kinda deal. You may be able to host a Thanksgiving dinner if you plan your project timeline well. And give yourself plenty of leeway for obstacles along the way. But all of you wannabes, you need more than a song and dance to get… Continue reading Another letter to wannabe DIYers
I’m such a green-thumb dreamer
Are you a daydreamer or a night dreamer? As the sun sets, are you excited to hit the sheets and drift off into dreamland or is that your time to rock and roll with the night-life? I'm normally a morning person and can crash easily when the sun goes down. Normally, that is, but last… Continue reading I’m such a green-thumb dreamer
Friday Fun with K’s and L’s in our kitchen remodel
If you want to learn how to have fun when you're remodeling your kitchen, you have to be willing to ask yourself lots of questions. It's important to be wondering what's next all the time. Especially if you're a whip-cracker like me. And you also have to have diversions to occupy your tendencies to crack… Continue reading Friday Fun with K’s and L’s in our kitchen remodel
The day I gave a poll a try
https://poll.fm/10458102 Trying something new today - help me test it out! Go vote now! (Pretty please with sugar on top!) This morning, I decided today is the day to figure out something new on my blog. I've seen all sorts of fun had by others who create polls. Why not me? Right? If you've been… Continue reading The day I gave a poll a try
It’s a slippery slope when whip cracker meets her match
I watched intently as Mr. cleverly convinced Mrs. that she met her whip-cracking match. A man with a small bottle of grout will do that no doubt. It was a great show. It made my ears ring. Mr. worked hard to get the grout into the $1 disposable bottle so then he could squeeze it… Continue reading It’s a slippery slope when whip cracker meets her match