Monthly Archives: July 2014

So, this week’s challenge came early. The new hose bib that was installed when the “office” needed to be gutted failed and water started gushing out of it yesterday morning. I turned the water off but now can’t water the … Continue reading →

Lately I’ve been thinking about and remembering some family stories and thought I’d put them in writing. This one involves my mom. To set the stage for this story I need to mention that my mom, Dorothy, was a proper … Continue reading →

I do not think I’ve ever posted 3 times in one day. Apparently this is that kind of day. Consider this venting. The gutters look great. I was just about to go out and try to clean up some of … Continue reading →

Today it poured in my neighborhood. I qualify that because it can be raining here and two blocks away NOT. I’ve even seen it rain in the front yard and dry and sunny in the back. I kid you not! … Continue reading →

I guess it’s time. Just makes it seem so final – one more thing that means Ken’s really gone. But, the friend requests have stopped and so, with a heavy heart, I am closing Ken’s Facebook page. Now, I know … Continue reading →

I need to learn the importance of using the right terminology. I know it. I just sometimes think others will understand me like Ken did – although he would correct me from time to time but after awhile he knew … Continue reading →

This last weekend passed with ease. Thanks to emails, texts, visits, phone calls – it was a great tribute to Ken that so many would remember! Also, the help from Sean on Saturday was beyond words. He filled (over filled … Continue reading →

So, my experiment on dealing with the anticipation of dates is finished. It is easier to think about the day/date ahead of time and wonder how I will handle it than to try to ignore it and just deal with … Continue reading →

Hard.

Yesterday morning when I went out to the kitchen I noticed a strong chemical smell. Not cleaning (that would not be it ☺ ) products. Not paint – we use low VOC paint. Not thinner – none used. Adam smelled … Continue reading →