Emptying the nest

A twisted tale of MIA cardboard boxes

We all do it. What? We store papers and sh*t in cardboard boxes.  Yes.we.do. Wanna know how I know it is so? Sure... Cuz' I'm a reformed cardboardlovinboxaholic (yes, that's a word, and I have proof that I was one at least in this one spot, right here...) Really? Yep.  For 2.5 years, I stored… Continue reading A twisted tale of MIA cardboard boxes

Emptying the nest

Clouds, storms and the devil lead to lack of sleep

There's nothing like a great night of sleep.  Right? Sure...I guess... Humans need sleep to function well.  Duh.  I guess... The truth is, I don't remember having a great night's sleep, in, umm, you know, well...I can't remember when was the last time I had a great night of sleep. Yikes, that's not good!  Nope. … Continue reading Clouds, storms and the devil lead to lack of sleep

Adventures · Emptying the nest

SOS it’s September already…

SOS - Sh*t who Ordered September?  How did the calendar round again to September?  I'm calling an SOS to all who are in the same boat of "We've got Sh*t to take care of before the snow flies." Are you ready for September? I declare war on what has accumulated as undone Sh*t since all… Continue reading SOS it’s September already…

Emptying the nest

How I became a renter in my own home

One of the things I've learned over the years, especially now that I'm an empty nester, is the lazy side of my cleaning efforts seems to take precedence as we let go of the structure of a full family life. Who the hell am I kidding? It was tough when there was a full house… Continue reading How I became a renter in my own home

Cheers · Emptying the nest

Things that heat up our empty nest kitchen

Every dinner starts with the same scene.  I stare out the window, while I wait for dinner to appear on my plate.  Mr. does the cooking to heat things up in the kitchen and I wait.  I'm spoiled, yes, I am. While he cooks, I keep occupied.  I learned a long time ago to mind… Continue reading Things that heat up our empty nest kitchen

Adventures · Emptying the nest

A royal dog’s view on fashion diva research

While I'm dreaming of pastures of green grass, petals of flowers flowing down on me from the sky, and my adoring fans...the Mrs. has been dreaming of the perfect capsule wardrobe.  Whatever the hell that is?  I think she's getting close to finally discovering the proper definition, but she's thankfully taking a break today! Let… Continue reading A royal dog’s view on fashion diva research