My journal of big words and pretty pictures
I firmly believe that DIY home projects should not be attempted by married or otherwise committed couples. Such tasks can be as simple as assembling a particleboard bookcase, or as painstaking as papering bathroom walls. The trouble comes when both partners believe there is only one way to perform the job, their way. Everyone wants to be … Continue reading Do It Yourself
"I'm still standing better than I ever did.." ~ Elton John, "I'm Still Standing." I have rheumatoid arthritis. The disease is bilateral, which means that it affects both sides of the body. Whereas, osteoarthritis can damage a right knee, or left elbow. If you have RA, both knees are affected, or both elbows. My RA … Continue reading Still standing
I’ve been working through this WordPress 101 course which is meant to help improve your online presence - boost your blogging super powers. One recent homework assignments was to “follow five new tags in the Reader and five new blogs.” As I am wont to do, I didn’t follow the instructions as written. As a … Continue reading Give to get
"Never, never rest contented with any circle of ideas, but always be certain that a wider one is still possible.” ~ Pearl Bailey My New Year Resolution is to expand my circle of ideas, a little: Dream a little deeper Worry a little softer Argue a little kinder Care a little gentler Trust a little sooner … Continue reading A little more
“An eye for eye only ends up making the whole world blind.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi I see you. Even if I can't Truly understand your struggle, Because I haven't walked in your shoes, Nor lived in your home, I see you. I am reaching out In the hope that you, Will show me the way, … Continue reading I see you…
The plans for the upcoming Thanksgiving weekend include climbing into the dark abyss that is our attic, halogen lamp in hand, topography map at the ready, GPS coordinates memorized, all to successfully locate and transport our Christmas decorations into the living room. It will be a family event. The Boy, our Girl, the Mister and … Continue reading Holidays past
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