“I know what we can do. We’ll get more cats,” quips Husband-the-cat-‘hater’. I have to chuckle through my tears. Another crisis, but we’ll live through it still married. Sanding dust covers everything. The plywood base for countertops was perfectly cut and attached to the new base cabinets, then puttied and sanded. The sanding dust hangs…
Author: Grandma Grace
Garden Ideas
Ah, Spring! My thoughts turn to gardening. Here are few garden ideas to start your creative juices flowing. I like the look of sculpture in the garden. Problem: low budget for garden sculpture Here is an image from Restoration Hardware of cement spheres for garden decor….
Work, work, work
I just got the floor mopped when the cat walked in with muddy feet. I’m trying to illustrate my blog, but the photo software glitches. I invested years in a business that was a financial failure. What if our best efforts bring disappointing results? I’ve been thinking a lot lately about work. That may sound…
This and That
Here are random things I’ve learned during the construction of our house that may come in handy for you to know. Our new house has hardwood floors throughout. (Technically, engineered hardwood.) During our on-going construction process- Husband is installing interior doors and trim as I write- the messes have been epic. . . sawdust, sheetrock…
Eden
This week I read an intriguing article about a man called the “lion whisperer”. A photo portrayed the man peacefully walking in the African bush accompanied by two lions at his side. If you’re like me, you’d say, “Awww. I wish I could do that!” So why is it that we’re drawn to the peaceful…
Walk in the Woods
Walking along a forest trail near our new house, it struck me. Bam. I had been sad to lose our 1/4 mile driveway at the house we sold to move across the country to be here near our adult kids and their children. I enjoyed walking that scenic driveway almost daily. Such a pleasant walk…