Adventures · Cheers

A tenantable revival

As landlords, my husband and I have discovered over the years there are a wide variety of atmospheric conditions left when renters term their leases. We absolutely love it when they leave the place as nice, if not better from when they first moved in. When the place is left with just some routine clean-up,… Continue reading A tenantable revival

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The exploding mushroom

We've all been there, we can't deny it.  Well, unless you're perfect, in which case, do share your tips on how to avoid this common problem. What problem? I'm talking about when we let our procrastination mushroom to the point of almost exploding before we finally take action. When we avoid doing what we know… Continue reading The exploding mushroom

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In color or black & white, your collections should make you smile!

Collections are droll to other people gazing upon them, that is unless they are a collector too.  Collectors tend to pause and celebrate when they see something that makes them smile. In my kitchen, I have a simple little apple collection.  I've gathered them myself or received as gifts over the years.  You know, the usual way collections happen.… Continue reading In color or black & white, your collections should make you smile!

Adventures · Cheers

Simply experimental

I can't think of a time where I've picked up my camera that hasn't been experimental.  As a learning-as-I-grow-photographer, I simply adore trying to capture fun photos in my everyday life. While most people would cringe at the thought of a cat close to human food about to be eaten, (especially you non-cat lovers)...our cats… Continue reading Simply experimental

Adventures · Emptying the nest

The lifestyle of a dubious minimalist

The hot trend of today is to let go of your stuff and minimize your life.  Become a minimalist they say!  It's easy, just get rid of things that don't add value to your life. I love the idea of minimalism and get it, and…I have tried implementing it in so many ways only to succumb… Continue reading The lifestyle of a dubious minimalist

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Cleaning up with the help of dance floor riffs

It was just me, a broom & dustpan, a mop & bucket with cleaning fluid, a toothbrush & cloth, and the radio playing 1980's riffs.  I love 1980's music!  It is rare if I can't remember the words to those songs. Sounds like the perfect day, right? Oh, I forgot to add the dirty floor, too. … Continue reading Cleaning up with the help of dance floor riffs