Storm - March 30

Whew am I glad to be home. Went to work this morning in the rain which then turned to freezing rain as we went then the snow started! Plows were just getting going around 2:00 p.m.

Renovations Continue

Well, we continue through to the next room. My Office has been cleared, painted and put back together – with the addition of the love seat; therefore, making it into a sitting room as well. I then decided the hall looked ‘dingy’ so I painted it. The living room also has new paint on 1 wall -only 3 more to go. The Kitchen has 1 strip (to decide if we like the color in there) done and then it’s on to the bathroom.

Why is it that once you begin such a simple project as painting that it turns into a whole new adventure? Did I just say adventure, I meant challenge. Well, I enjoy change as much as the next person……….but surely to goodness we can hold off on painting the entire house!!!!!! LOL

Wahoo I love having a teen who likes to help, especially when you consider that she multi-tasked the first day by leaning her hair into the newly painted wall. I guess she felt the pink in her hair wasn’t enough color (sorry hon, I couldn’t resist). Maybe Gwen is correct in thinking it will spark a new trend of ‘highlighting the highlights’.

Well, I am off again – paint will only sit so long in the paint try before drying.

“Make hay while the sun shines” as they say. In my case, it’s while I have a day off and help besides.

Home Renovations

I like to change things around as much as the next guy - BUT. .. why is it when you begin one room it seems you must do more? The 'trickle down effect' my friend calls it. I call it - time for a serious and embracing reality check.

You see, we started this project because of one thing which requires painting of all the walls in that room, then we decided but wait that wall in the next room would look good in that color, and then it was the hall that needed attention now that you have done that...and oh wait, now this room looks like crud (this is the room the dog thinks he should help with).

BUT --the bathroom will need to wait! Oh but I have all the stuff for that one in my living room the vanity, toilet (still in the box - no privacy otherwise lol), and new lighting. So, that will come in the fall...at least the tub is in the garage.

Back to project 'A' as my teen is home for the day, she can help. Catch you later folks.

PS> My teen thought she would multi-task by coloring her hair the same color as the paint on the wall (not intentially of course). Too funny. Poor kid.

Thinking of you today

I recall our neighbor had inquired of ideas for a wedding gift for us and we suggested one of her paintings. She was flattered and asked if we had one in mind. However, when we told her which one she didn’t feel it was good enough and started telling us about things that were ‘wrong’ about it. But, we truly loved this particular one (the others were lovely too, but this one spoke to us).

Sadly, approximately 15 years ago, she was diagnosed with an in-operable brain tumor and resides in a special care residence.

I miss those days with the sound of the splash and yelp as her skinny- dipping husband hit the cold water of the pool. I miss hearing her 'growl 'at her dog Muffy, whom she lovingly called ‘piss pot’.

Because of you, we have spring all year. Thank you Joyce.

Winter Picnic

It's morning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As the sun was rising it 'hit' my entrance door 'just so'. I felt I had to try and capture it's glow. It made me smile throughout the day, and almost called me out to play.