I absolutely love renovating. Redecorating. Heck, just moving things around is a lot of fun. I know, sounds trite right? But there is something... Read More
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… on a ride home in the snow
Yesterday morning I awoke to find my world was turning white. I have to tell you – but please keep it quiet because I... Read More
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… on changes and change… oh and changes
There were a lot of things we forgot to check out before we put an offer on our house in Maine in 2005. As... Read More
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… on a starry starry morn
I’ve always been a sunrise gal. Don’t get me wrong, sunsets are beautiful. But that soft pink glow, piercing my bedroom window before the break... Read More
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… on your kid applying to college (pssst… breathe!)
Dear Human Responsible for Guiding a Kid Through the College Application Process: Hi. Okay, are you ready? Breathe. I know you may be feeling a bit... Read More
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… on the premature greying of a princess
Blaze has had some white on her muzzle for a while now, and she insists it’s premature. That her royal lineage is pre-disposed to... Read More
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… on living, and learning (and lighting)
The very first house we moved to, all together with Granny and Grampa in 1993, was referred to as ‘The Big Brown House on... Read More
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… on a sick day
Yesterday was a sick day in our house. For only me, really. But, as the old adage goes, if mom ain’t happy, no one’s... Read More
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… on faith, or fate, or what the fuh
I am big on faith. Not so much the religious kind, and most of my religious friends bear with me on this. Which is... Read More
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… on winding through and past the holidays
Last night, after dinner, we sent Mac and Jack on their way. Due to a nutty work schedule just before Christmas, they were able... Read More
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… on a rule-breaking choice for the new year
It probably won’t surprise you that I am not a terrific rule-follower. Like, even with flowers. Christmas is one of my favorite times... Read More
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… on practical perfection
Sam and I have an ongoing argument that involves two words. It goes something like this: Me: “Hey Sam it’s practically Christmas!” Sam: “Ya. Okay,... Read More