Summer short... I wore a watch forever. The mechanism told me to go to work, to take a break and for how long, and to hit the sack.             I grew tired of the bullshit. The watch found a new home in the drawer where things went to die. There wasn’t guilt in dumping the … Continue reading A Bit on Fit

Be your own hero... What superpower would you choose to possess? Invisibility might be the best, right, but not so fast. Consider the definition of invisible.             Invisible- inability to be seenthe state of being ignored or not taken into consideration            After landing our kayaks at the dock, a man asked how we fared … Continue reading Super Powers

Pass the sledge hammer... We’ve all watched renovation shows. A budget was decided. Perky hosts came up with a design. The homeowners loved it. The work was done. Then there was a reveal with granite countertops. Homeowners shed tears of joy.             If real life renovation followed this fantasy format, my desk wouldn’t be littered … Continue reading Real Renovation

Now I know why the woman chose to live in a shoe... Last year, after two knee surgeries to repair a torn meniscus in each knee, my flexibility took a hit. I’m not Gumby, damn it. Gardening has become a bit of a challenge. It’s no longer possible to drop down in the dirt without … Continue reading This Old House

Support your volunteer fire company. My husband woke me to say that the power was out. I remembered thinking, I hope the food in the refrigerator doesn’t spoil, before I rolled over and returned to dreams. He woke me with urgency a few hours later.             “Power’s out in half of the house...not right...went outside … Continue reading No Pay, Cool Hat