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
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A creepy surprise
I've loved books all my life. At one point, I had a collection of over 500 books. Occasionally, when I go through the collection to sort and weed books out, I'm surprised to see what I've kept. Two years ago, on July 25, 2017, I was going through a cedar chest to part with my… Continue reading A creepy surprise
Sneak peek
DIY projects never seem to have an end. There's always one more thing to do, and one more item to wait on. You have to keep one eye open all the time to make sure all the moving parts come together in the end. But, dang it, it feels great when the biggest obstacle (so… Continue reading Sneak peek
It’ll fit, won’t it?
Yesterday, over a couple of heated cups of coffee, brainstorming happened for the Mr. and me as we discussed our current stages of the work in progress. The discussion was a slightly scary kind of one, ultimately determining who's the boss of this project, me, or Mr., or the countertop. We were just a couple… Continue reading It’ll fit, won’t it?
Lines, squares, tigers and bears, and wine
This sudden change from 90-degree weather to 40-degree weather with rain sucks the life and motivation right out of our empty nest. If I'm not careful, I can turn into a wild caged animal. We're determined not to let the weather dictate our life, though. It's our new mantra. We must not be fuddyduddies. Get… Continue reading Lines, squares, tigers and bears, and wine
The small towns of wonders under mushrooms
This early fall has been a year of small-towns popping up everywhere in our yard. From my view up high, it's not so easy to see them. My imagination runs wild, like when I was a child. When I get down low to Copper's level, things start to get more interesting. I don't know how… Continue reading The small towns of wonders under mushrooms