Monthly Archives: January 2013

After restoring two other houses, I have learned that for us, there are three ways projects are started.  The first way is the most obvious…we decide on the project.  The second way is the most annoying…the house decides on the … Continue reading →

I just typed the title of this post and giggled to myself a little.  I have a vision of someone typing “thumping and pumping” into their search engine looking for something x-rated and reading the following post… I posted a … Continue reading →

We live in a county in Colorado that is very agriculture-based and very conservative.  Gas/Oil drilling regulations here are loose at best.  I am no environmentalist.  I am not very good at recycling.  I drive a car that likes to … Continue reading →

Last weekend I took a cheese making class with some friends where we learned to make mozzarella cheese.  The instructor was odd, to put it mildly.  She was very scattered and flighty and uncomfortable presenting to people and really should … Continue reading →

Hubby has a vision.  A John Deere vision.  It may be silly and unreasonable at times, but it’s harmless and makes him happy, so I don’t judge.  I poke fun at times, but I support the vision.  It seeps in … Continue reading →

Our 9 year old son is a picky eater.  I’m not talking about him not liking brussel sprouts or broccoli.  I mean his diet consists of 5 or 6 things.  Total.  It’s maddening.  I don’t know why he is so … Continue reading →

You ever have one of those days/moments where you feel you deserve an award? “I just survived an hour with ___fill in the blank___ and didn’t kill him/her…..I deserve an award!” “I just parallel parked into that teeny tiny spot….I … Continue reading →