On my way to work this morning my cell phone rang. The voice on the phone said, “you don’t need to come this morning.” No problemo. I turned the car around pronto. It was still dark, I could go back to bed. DIY Guy was still eating breakfast when I walked in the door. … Read More
sugar cookies
I love me some sugar cookies I do not like to decorate them. These cookies call out to me from afar begging me to devour them — so I must give them away. so to Winona they will go this weekend. I know some college seniors there who will take good care of them.
What we saw
Simply put: Things we saw in Cincinnati last week ~ Sycamore trees with their awesome bark Kentucky homes mansions on the Ohio River yep, single family dwellings This home (R) had servant quarters in the rear (L) looking left from Cara’s front porch beautiful iron fences Bradford Pear tree with itty-bitty pears Riverboat The “Red Legs” … Read More
When the dog is away . . .
As we pulled into our driveway last night the first thing we noticed was the pumpkin carnage. Pumpkins were strewn around the yard seeds were everywhere It appears that while the dog was away the squirrels came out to Play er,um, I mean party our security camera caught it all on tape some did a little too … Read More
Memory Lane
Our drive to Cincy involves a trip through The Region. The Region is what the locals call the area – as in the Calumet Region. “Calumet Region” defines the group of towns & cities surrounding the Calumet River and the Little Calumet River (affectionately referred to as “The Little Cal”) in NW Indiana. It’s where … Read More
On the road again…
DIY Guy and I spent all day yesterday on the road. All day. We pulled out of The Cottage driveway at 7:00 am (CST) and headed South and East. At 9:15 pm EST we pulled up in front of Wild One’s apartment. We decided not to rush this trip, so we stopped at my mom’s … Read More
Tales ….
It’s that time of year — the mice are lurking around the garage looking for a warm winter vacation spot, the spiders are winding webs to wrap around your face when you least expect it, and the local squirrels turn evil attacking gourds and pumpkins with a fervor that is inconceivable. They roll the orange … Read More
Secret Dip Recipe
Because it’s Saturday night, and because …. our boy is coming home this evening and some friends are dropping by and Baby Girl and her BF Mike are home and because I just made some of this to.die.for dip and because I love you …. I am going to share the secret family chip dip … Read More
Before and After
Because I’m lame and don’t have much to say tonight. Because I’m really tired. Because I need to get to bed. Now. Because I like to change things up. Because I like spray paint. Roll your mouse over the picture of our dated vanity with the shiny brass hardware to see what the wonders of … Read More