Sometimes a girl needs a drank! Any given day can present a plethora of challenges, and how one responds to said challenges determines not only her mood, but also the mood of those around her. Are you…
Seeing Red
When the doctor’s office called to cancel my appointment – with less than 24 hours notice – I should have sensed a disturbance in the force. But I didn’t. The gal on the phone offered to have me…
Floor Work
Floor work continues. Or rather, it will continue, as soon as the proper chemicals arrive for the next step: removing efflorescence. For those unfamiliar with the word, efflorescence is the chalky look on the tiles, as shown…
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…
The Whole Wide World
I’ve had this one earring since the ’80’s. The 1980’s, that is. That’s when “Melissa” used to wear mismatched earrings on thirty something. Remember that? Anyhoo, this little orb reminds me of a recent experience that was just…
Portable Lid
Yesterday marked the first time I’ve hiked in weeks. That’s right – my foot has healed enough for me to get some exercise. And while I was extremely happy about this, I was super-not-happy when Mister and…