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
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Wild Things at the Green House
I know... I said I was just taking a week off. I lied. What's it been? Three weeks... give or take? Yes, well... about that. I'd say I'm sorry, but I'm not. Last week, it occurred to me that I hadn't written anything here in more than the week I said I'd be away. I … Continue reading Wild Things at the 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
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
Question of the Week #41
Your house, containing everything you own, catches fire; after saving your loved ones and pets, you have time to safely make a final dash to save any one item. What would it be? I'm not someone that gets sentimental about stuff. Because to me, that's all it really is: stuff. I don't know how much … Continue reading Question of the Week #41
Day Fifteen
My Dream House Honestly, I don't often think about what could be considered my dream house. I know the things that I'd like to have, but I don't have any delusions that those things will ever truly be a reality. I want a house by a lake. I don't care how many bedrooms the place … Continue reading Day Fifteen
Life Story: Chapter Twenty Three
Welcome to a series of stories that basically make up my autobiography. It’s not entirely thorough, but I’ll do the best I can with the memories locked away inside my head. Could be therapeutic for me. Could be humorous for you. Either way, enjoy… Previously on Life Story... In fifth grade I had a teacher … Continue reading Life Story: Chapter Twenty Three
The Confusing Middle 