This is a re-post of a previous page as I am re-arranging my website. Thanks for your understanding! In the spirit of transparency… I told you I would deal with the underbelly of life….cleaning closets! We have 6 closets…
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This is a re-post of a previous page as I am re-arranging my website. Thanks for your understanding. We finally dug into the rusty old springs from the baby bed we bought on the 100 mile KANOLKA garage sale…
Read MoreTHE LOST ART OF CLEANING
The other day, our son, affectionately referred to as our “cellar dweller”, came home from his job and was detailing his activity. He currently works, part time as the Affordable Care Act makes it impossible to work full time in…
Read MoreNEEDLES AND PINS
I have been doing a fair bit of sewing lately. As I have mentioned before, I used to sew… a lot! I felt that I was pretty accomplished. Then, I graduated from college, got a job, went back to grad…
Read MoreASKING FOR HELP
Somewhere along the line I have led people to believe that I never need their help. I don’t need anyone’s help. I am self sufficient. I can do all things…. by and for myself. How did I do this? …
Read MorePAINT MIXING
My father was an alcoholic. Like his father before him. My mother is very prim and proper. You might say that she was Emily Post’s poster child. He was engaging, loud and never met a stranger. She was polite and…
Read MoreSEWING LIFE
Sewing… mowing grass…these are two things that I like to do for one reason. Progress. You can watch your progress. You can see something changing right in front of your eyes. I began sewing when I was in…
Read MoreLET’S TRADE PHONES
My view this morning! Please ignore my messy table – but don’t ignore the beauty of my flowers! My DH grows zinnias every summer just for the picking. He used to have a huge bed of them, but recent…
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