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Home life.

Today is supposed to be a scorcher. More than once, I’m reminded of how thankful I am for central air conditioning, even though I live in the northeast. The sun promises to be bright, the humidity high and the day to be an intense one, weather-wise. But life-wise? Hmmm… That’s going to be a wholeContinue reading “Home life.”

Home fires…

Lately, I’ve been weighing an offer from a client to become a full-time employee. While incredibly flattering, the offer would be a significant change in lifestyle. In the end, that may be what matters. First, I should say that the client is absolutely fantastic and I completely enjoy working with them. It’s nice to haveContinue reading “Home fires…”

New normal.

So, it’s decided. Next year is a “new normal” year. On a long walk yesterday morning with the sun just peaking through, we gave ourselves a gift we’ve needed for the past decade: time. As I wrote about yesterday, we plan to finish our deck this summer and fall. We have a few weekends betweenContinue reading “New normal.”

Birthdays and Pinterest boards…

Today would have been my dad’s 86th birthday. Sadly, we lost him nearly 20 years ago at aged 67. Happy Birthday, Dad. You are still loved and thought of often. I still tell stories about you. I still use many of your phrases, including “D-U-L-N, DONE”. Most of all, I still remember the lessons youContinue reading “Birthdays and Pinterest boards…”

My mini-“meaning of life”

It’s no secret that this winter has been particularly brutal for me. I’m at that space deep-down where I just want to crawl in bed and close my eyes until spring. And with a little over five weeks to go until spring, we are in the real dregs of winter. Far enough along to beContinue reading “My mini-“meaning of life””

Stealing home.

I read this influencer thing about “elevating the everyday,” and I had to chuckle. Umm, not me. It’s more like I’m stealing home everyday… or at least most days. I’m going to be completely honest here: there are days I have it all together, my house is perfectly clean, I’ve made a special meal andContinue reading “Stealing home.”

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!”

Slow roasted

So, I have one secret when it comes to cooking a beef roast, whole chicken or turkey: slow roasting. Going “low and slow” as my Mom used to say does some magical things. Typically, the chicken will debone itself as I attempt to pull it out of the pot. The flavors of homegrown garlic, onion,Continue reading “Slow roasted”

Frosty mornings…

We finally woke up to a hard frost. It could not have been more fitting. Yesterday, we mowed for the very last time of the year, finished mulching leaves, cleaned out the woodshed (for today’s chopping session) and picked up the garden irrigation system. We transitioned as Mother Nature finally transitioned. And having said that,Continue reading “Frosty mornings…”