I read two columns recently in nationally syndicated newspapers. One talked about how men quit more easily than women. Another talked about why women were more likely to quit their careers during Covid than men were. I agreed with many points of each and disagreed with just as many others. Me? I’ve got my ownContinue reading “The call of the not-so wild…”
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Pumpkin everything!
I’m done. I’ve had it with summer. I know, I know… I hate winter. But this year? Well, I’m done with summer, too. Oh, let me explain. Summer was absolutely fabulous until mid-August. Then, it started raining. And raining. And raining. At this point, the lawn is growing faster than I can dodge raindrops toContinue reading “Pumpkin everything!”
Back to nature…
This weekend was nothing short of fabulous. And natural. Very natural. Thanks to my minimal work schedule, we were able to roll into the weekend with little to do in the way of routine household chores or yardwork. What that opened up for us? A whole weekend focused on just being out in nature. Now,Continue reading “Back to nature…”
Going quiet…
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…”
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…”
The Yuppie Homesteader 