Monthly Archives: September 2017

This story is not really about my car 

I drove a 2001 Acura.  It wasn’t pretty anymore. It had a hole in the bumper from where I ran into a pick up trucks trailer hitch. There was dried paint on the leather seats and the carpets were not … Continue reading

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From Carports to Garages 

Potential was the only good word for the carport when we purchased the old house two years ago.  It had a rusty, bent up roof  The walls were mismatched, made from leftover materials. There were weeds and brush growing through … Continue reading

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No more whining 

I whined a little the other day about being uncomfortable in a social situation. Yes I was uncomfortable and Yes I wrote that blog so that I would have something to do while being uncomfortable. However that’s not me.  This … Continue reading

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As I sit in a room alone – with many 

I love to tag along with Steve when he goes on business trips. The hotel rooms. The pools or the ocean at my disposal. It’s like a mini vacation for me.  For those that know me, know that I am … Continue reading

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White chairs and a little boy

Long before we moved to the old house I was gifted a set of parson chairs. They were in excellent condition but the upholstery was not exactly what I had in mind.  I purchased yards and yards of white  fabric, … Continue reading

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So I missed national dog day 

This is JR. He is a 12 year old Yellow Labrador Retriver. He has been part of our family since he was 6 weeks old. His official name is Moses Burning Bush Jr. But we just call him J.R.  JR … Continue reading

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That time we went on vacation 

Facebook provides “On this Day” option. It shows you things that have happened in the past years. I enjoy looking back and seeing things that might not have been easily remembered.  Today, this picture showed up on my Facebook “On … Continue reading

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Stronger 

The men in my family are a breed of their own. They are humble and difficult at the same time. They are protectors and Daddy’s. They work ridiculously hard and sometimes even when we say “stay in” they don’t because … Continue reading

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Another day at the shelter 

Day 2 at the Hope Hospital proved successful.  While the first day held luggage toting and mayhem. The second day brought a little more calmness but needs became aware. Some of our friends were running out of clean clothes.  So … Continue reading

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The sound of generators 

It’s weird that we would never just sit on the front porch in the total darkness if it wasn’t for the lack of electricity? Our world  is so full of hustle and bustle that silence is sacred. Sacred I say … Continue reading

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