The rise of remote work has transformed the way we approach our professional lives. With the flexibility to work from the comfort of our homes or any location, remote work offers numerous advantages. However, it also comes with its own set of challenges, such as maintaining focus, managing time effectively, and staying connected with colleagues. … Continue reading 12 Tips for Productive Remote Work
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12 Things to Know Before Your Home Renovation
Renovating your home is an exciting endeavor that can breathe new life into your living space, enhance its functionality, and increase its value. From a fresh coat of paint to a complete overhaul, home renovations offer endless possibilities for customization and improvement. However, embarking on a renovation project requires careful planning, budgeting, and preparation to … Continue reading 12 Things to Know Before Your Home Renovation
The Living Room
One of my favorite shows to rewatch is The Goldbergs. I'm not sure what it is about this sitcom that gets me. I know that a lot of people out there will throw on Friends or The Office not necessarily to watch, but to have on a background noise. Especially during all this pandemic and … Continue reading The Living Room
Welcome to My Home
I know... I was supposed to do a pseudo-tour of my new apartment for the blog a few weeks ago. A couple weeks ago? I can't remember when. All I know for sure is that I've been putting it off. For a while, I was postponing the whole thing because I didn't quite have everything … Continue reading Welcome to My Home
Good-Bye Green House
For the last year and some months, I've been able to call the Green House my home. I almost wrote proud to call the Green House my home... But if you've ever been inside the Green House, you know that's probably not something one should take pride in. Those of us who have made the Green … Continue reading Good-Bye Green House
Did I Mention I Moved?
Kids, it occurs to me that, since I've come back from my self-imposed blogging hiatus, I have not shared the details of my recent move. Seems like that would be an important topic to blog about, seeing as how I used the move as an excuse to put off my return to blogging. Even though, … Continue reading Did I Mention I Moved?
My Three Dream Homes
It might be safe to say that everyone, at some point in their lives, has had a dream home. It's that house that, for whatever reason, stands out in our minds as the perfect combination of walls, floors, ceilings, and roof. For some, it could be an apartment in a bustling city. For others, it … Continue reading My Three Dream Homes
Question of the Week #111
If your parents became infirm and the only alternative to bringing them into your home was to put them in a nursing home, would you do so? What about a sister or brother who suffered a permanently crippling injury and--other than your home--had nowhere to go but a convalescent home? This is going to make … Continue reading Question of the Week #111
The Evidence Speaks for Itself
After 30 years of competing for parental affection and favoritism, the clear winner was my younger sister, April. Why did it become obvious after 30 years? That would have to be the surprise party she received for her 30th birthday. Let the record show: I did not receive a surprise birthday party when I turned … Continue reading The Evidence Speaks for Itself
So Many Questions, Part V
Last one, I promise... 81. Have you ever risked a friendship by telling someone you liked them? So many times. And, as you can tell, it worked out great. Each and every time. 82. Would you rather be alone doing something you enjoy or doing something you don't like with your best friends? Doing something … Continue reading So Many Questions, Part V
The Confusing Middle 