'Tis the season of another yearly tradition. The arrival of the mailman all decked out in a loaded gift bag stopping at our mailbox. He lifts the heavy envelopes out of the bag and plops them tightly wrapped up so no-one else can see the gifts from the Treasurers of the city and county. We're… Continue reading A seasonal discussion about the difference between renters and landlords
Category: Adventures
Oh, Christmas shopping bills, Oh, Christmas shopping bills…
Oh, Christmas shopping bills, Oh, Christmas shopping bills, no matter where I hide thee, you somehow find me... Oh, Christmas shopping bills, Oh, Christmas shopping bills, how despised are thee... No matter how many days I waited to pay my Christmas shopping bills, they somehow didn't magically disappear and get paid on their own. Maybe… Continue reading Oh, Christmas shopping bills, Oh, Christmas shopping bills…
Time flies like a hummingbird when you’re with friends
Heads up - this tale requires the ability of the reader to tap into their imagination to discover how women who create things over the years bond together like well-felted creations. Our adventure starts off every year around Christmastime when we bring together the 5 of us very talented and experienced women (each having two… Continue reading Time flies like a hummingbird when you’re with friends
The true meaning of holiday shopping revealed
Whilst (don't ya just love that word, it sounds so...like I know what I'm saying kind of way?) I was out doing last-minute Christmas shopping, I discovered the true meaning of holiday shopping. Really? Seriously? Yep - And it isn't all just fun and games and wordplay, either. Yes, by the way, Quim is a… Continue reading The true meaning of holiday shopping revealed
Don’t mess with my sleep
Quality sleep is essential for Hoomans. As they turn 50 something, it becomes a BHAG of sorts to get a good long night of sleep. Especially when they have hairy pets who interrupt their sleep because they also have BHAGs about being fed on schedule. Aka, Dessy's schedule. She knows the precise tactics to use… Continue reading Don’t mess with my sleep
How playfulness in your empty nest keeps your brain healthy
The kids are gone, the empty nest is calm, and those endless days of playing games have faded into the background. But, damn...that can be a RUT just waiting to happen. Along with brain fog. It'll roll into our brains that still crave something beyond daily routines. But should empty nesters play games even after… Continue reading How playfulness in your empty nest keeps your brain healthy