A while back I shared my very good intentions of painting clouds on the ceiling of a bathroom at the new pad. I tried. 4 times, in fact. I consulted and researched, but no matter what I…
Waiter, There’s a Fly in My Beer
My friend, Baker Jen, came over the other night and that girl was bearing gifts, y’all. Beer! Baker Jen had been in San Diego a few days before and she’d stopped by Stone Brewing Co. for some…
Another Chance
Remember when I posted the above photo and shared how I’d missed my opportunity to take an awesome pic of the cactus flower at the new pad? Well, that cactus done gone and went and give me a…
What The What?
Remember that little guy pictured above? I found him outside my front door. And I liked him. Cut to yesterday. I walked into the kitchen and there on the rug was a 4-inch version of that outside…
It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time
Yesterday I suggested – to myself – that I should just go for it, and tackle any old job, so long as I’m actually doing something. So that’s what I did. It seemed like a good idea at…
…The Ultimate Result of All Ambition
” To be happy at home is the ultimate result of all ambition…” Samuel Johnson (1709 – 1784) The new pad is basically a never-ending list of projects. And I admit, I’ve had moments of feeling overwhelmed…
In the Garden
Mister and I are still in surprise mode, regarding the garden. Some things we recognize, and therefore know what to expect. Other things, however, are fairly new to us. This lovely lady (above) is one such newbie.…
Mister’s Daddy
Mister’s Daddy is in town. He’s helping us work on the new pad. That’s his hand above, next to a giant hole in our wall. He taught me how to patch giant holes in walls, and now…
Your Own Front Door
Mister and I have been in the new pad for 3 full months now. Recently, I’ve started feeling happy when driving up to or away from the homestead. And that’s lovely, friends. Appreciating one’s own front door…
In The Garden
It took a while to get back to having a garden (after our tenure in The Hotel), but now we’re fortunate enough to have some greenery around. And this little guy was right outside the front door one…