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!”
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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…”
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?”
Cherry picking!
So, my sister and I resurrected one of our seasonal rites of passage: we went cherry picking. Now, cherries are actually a fickle fruit. Too much water and they split; too little and they wither. Too much sun and the dry out; too little and end up rotting before they turn ripe. So, I nowContinue reading “Cherry picking!”
My retirement “dry run”…
So, it’s not officially forever and I’m not sure it will stick, but at this point, I’m giving myself the month of June to relax. Why? Well, because I can. And because I’m not really missing out on work if I do. In a sense, I’m treating it as a retirement “dry run.” And youContinue reading “My retirement “dry run”…”
Welcome to the Greatest Summer on Earth!
Today, I’m predicting it. It’s cold, a bit rainy and not at all summer-like. Yet, this summer holds so very much promise that I’m just going to be bold and declare it the Greatest Summer on Earth. Why, you ask? Oh, let me just regale you. Well, first, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA)Continue reading “Welcome to the Greatest Summer on Earth!”
An accidental retirement?
The backspace key on my computer has come off. I guess there really is no turning back and I must retire. 😊 Seriously, though, the computer is only two years old and I have to depreciate it over three years so I absolutely refuse to buy another one when this one isn’t fully depreciated. I’mContinue reading “An accidental retirement?”
When my forest returns… .
It’s very nearly mid-May and despite an early start to spring, the recent spate of cold weather slowed the march towards the full glory of my forest. At this point, it’s only about 60% filled in. It needs to get to 80% before the hillside behind the house turns to a complete sea of green.Continue reading “When my forest returns… .”
The Yuppie Homesteader 