Note: For those who don’t know, we have five rescue cats. All came to us by way of our backyard. They are all sweet, funny and now healthy but they shared some distinct traits when we adopted them: they were hungry, full of parasites and at some level of sickness. Each took his or herContinue reading “An open letter to Biscuits’ first human…”
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The first and the last day…
Today is the last day of my three-month sabbatical and the first day of the new year. There is a certain synergy and vibe to it. It has been a fabulous three months in which I really feel like I got our home life back together and re-centered my soul to boot. But now? Now,Continue reading “The first and the last day…”
Thirty pieces of trim and ten crowns.
We literally have just 30 pieces of trim and ten crowns to put into place. Sound like a lot? Well, we started with over 50 pieces of trim… and hardwood floors to lay, door openings to raise, seven doors to replace plus all of the door trim. And all of that was after finishing theContinue reading “Thirty pieces of trim and ten crowns.”
Welcome back to the land of the living…
I did two things yesterday: I deleted this game app on my phone which I have actively been using to distract myself. And I committed to stop giving into my anxiety. If I can be successful in giving up both things, I will achieve the greatest gift for myself and others: I will be present.Continue reading “Welcome back to the land of the living…”
Bayberry candles burned to the socket…
Every Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, my mom made sure she did one thing: burn bayberry candles. As a kid, I really didn’t get it. Honestly? I still don’t. She would always say, “A bayberry candle burned to the socket brings love to the home and luck to the pocket.” So, it appears that theContinue reading “Bayberry candles burned to the socket…”
My reindeer games…
So, this sabbatical is sliding into its glorious finish – the holidays. At this point, the house is as clean as it’s going to get, and honestly, that’s pretty clean. My hubby made a huge pot of homemade chili last night which means dinner is done for tonight and outside of trimming cat nails today,Continue reading “My reindeer games…”
Getting ready for the final push…
So, the holidays don’t just signal the most wonderful time of the year. This year, they also signify what I hope will be the end of the end of interior renovations. Truth be told, there are enough dribs and drabs that need to be completed and enough projects that will run consecutively that I’m notContinue reading “Getting ready for the final push…”
Vacation, Sabbatical or Retirement?
So, major turn of events here: it turns out I’m not built for retirement – or at least not yet. Even sabbatical was a little hard. At the end of the day, I feel like I need to use my brain. As fulfilling as taking care of my family is – and it genuinely isContinue reading “Vacation, Sabbatical or Retirement?”
It’s officially Christmas!
So, I heard that song last night. If I’m completely honest, it’s not my favorite. However, the statement? Yep, one of my favorites. It is – officially – Christmas for me. I’ve now got 24 days to celebrate the holidays with no work obligations – that’s double the 12 Days of Christmas. Whoo-hoo! In trueContinue reading “It’s officially Christmas!”
Settle down!
Goodness, life spiraled out of control. As we drove through a Lake Effect snowstorm to get home from the airport the Saturday after Thanksgiving, it would become a harbinger of things to come. It ended up snowing for five of the next six days. The stress of the drive and then the physical demands ofContinue reading “Settle down!”
The Yuppie Homesteader 