While I’m absolutely loving my new life’s concept, I’m struggling to get there. Sound complicated? Welcome to how I make everything complicated. It’s what I do. Put more simply, I love the whole idea that my new life will be a more calm and quiet existence. Getting past the litany of “to-do” tasks is standingContinue reading “Going quiet…”
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22 pairs of socks…
I have these little rituals that are generally determined by need. Recently, I noticed that all of my socks had holes – either in the sole or heel. Okay, maybe not “all,” but you get my point. Since I typically wear at least one pair of socks a day, it’s irritating to rifle through aContinue reading “22 pairs of socks…”
When my pumpkin meets my margarita…
Every year around this time I experience a bit of a seasonal clash. My margarita is cold, downright frosty, and I’m loving the sweet taste of summer nights. My table is decorated with the aromatic sights and smells of pumpkin and the promise of sweater weather, crackling fires and football. Yep, my Pumpkin Pam sideContinue reading “When my pumpkin meets my margarita…”
Days go by…
So, I did my penultimate workday on-site yesterday. With one day left to go, I’m ready to let work go and settle in at home. What will that look like? I’ll let you know in a few days. In the meantime, as I look back on my lost summer, one thing comes clearly to mind:Continue reading “Days go by…”
When it all goes wrong…
Yesterday was one of those days. It felt like everything I touched broke. In reality, some things absolutely did. In my first “squeeze and freeze” tomato squeezing session of the harvest, I was trying to separate the auger from the food mill by two glass containers. When the auger suddenly released, my arm hit theContinue reading “When it all goes wrong…”
Awww, Peanuts…
So, as we all know by now, I’m not just a Pumpkin Pam, I’m a fervent one. This is my favorite season. And one thing I love about fall, is well, Charlie Brown. Specifically, the Charlie Brown Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas specials. Truly, they help make the season. Along with the return of football, theContinue reading “Awww, Peanuts…”
Making myself at home…
I’m all over the map these days. On one hand, I’m so absolutely thrilled that I can finally call it a career. While I will still work a little bit, my next gig – which doesn’t start until October-ish – is literally 5-6 hours a week. From now until then, I will finish up myContinue reading “Making myself at home…”
Under the influence?
I’ve read a couple of articles lately about the recession in the influencer market. Some detail a maturing of the market and that only the best are surviving. Others talk about the authenticity of content driving success. Some just note that the market expanded so rapidly that a contraction was always necessary. And it gotContinue reading “Under the influence?”
Alignment.
I had the thought this morning that maybe, perhaps, my mom was right about more than I could ever give her credit for. I’ll be honest: I have this thought a lot. My mom was the consummate homemaker. A registered nurse, she only worked a few years while dating my dad and then supporting himContinue reading “Alignment.”
Kitty mom, trad wife curious or early retiree?
If you asked me to describe myself, I no longer lead with what I do or what I used to do. Instead, I either say I’m “semi-retired” or “mostly retired.” Then, I feel the need to include how many hours a week I work. I’m not sure anyone really wanted to know that; I thinkContinue reading “Kitty mom, trad wife curious or early retiree?”
The Yuppie Homesteader 