Inspiration

Say Cheese to Reasons to Smile as We Age

Sunday morning has become my blogging morning. I've evolved into this time and scheduled space due to multiple reasons, including it typically fits into my and our cats' routines best. But, that's just trivial information, instead of belaboring those points, I've got a special post to make you smile. Trust me, by the end of… Continue reading Say Cheese to Reasons to Smile as We Age

Emptying the nest

My Semi-Organized Most Excellent Miscellaneous Blog Post Ever

Join me in celebrating the fact that I don't have much to say today. Except for a few miscellaneous items to ponder. Like, wow, that was a gorgeous sunrise in the featured photo above, right? Yeah, I captured that this morning! And I'm also celebrating the most excellent organization project I found joy in this… Continue reading My Semi-Organized Most Excellent Miscellaneous Blog Post Ever

Inspiration

My Meandering Path to a Revival Blog Post

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

Adventures

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

Emptying the nest

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

Emptying the nest

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