Of course it isn’t over. This dadgum state we live in likes to have snow at the end of March. March 24, 2008 One year ago today. Then the snow melts… and Minnesotan’s sigh in relief. (March 30, 2008) as we start to notice small signs of spring Then another cruel Minnesota joke is played … Read More
Weekend winds down . . .
It’s Sunday night around 8:00 pm: DIY guy and I are sitting side-by-side at the kitchen table — busy on our laptops. Me blogging. Him – “working for the man”. We just returned from a dinner that cost us $6.88 at Culver’s. I’m a cheap date, what can I say? Friday’s are my … Read More
Signs of Spring — and Testosterone
Visible signs that spring is arriving in the frozen tundra have been appearing . . . The obvious robin… that may or may not have been around all winter . . . Parkas are shed for sweatshirts … (Nate in his creepy front zip-to-the-tip hoodie) and indoor activity is abandoned for more testosterone raving fun I just … Read More
Aaahhhhh, the weekend
We had a busy weekend here at the cottage….. Typically, DIY guy and I don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day. However…..that said, this year I had saved up a bit of cash and bought him something useful… Yes, I bought DIY guy a kitchen appliance….a Belgium Waffle Maker Because…..he loves waffles. Waffles at home …. our dinner … Read More
More help?
Just so we are clear on this….our little cardinal has been around here for quite some time. We KNOW for sure that she is the same one too Because she has distinctive tail feathers Or should I say “lacks” tail feathers? I knew it was a good idea to toss out naming this little “red … Read More
Puzzling?
What do you call it when people are engaged in “putting together a puzzle”? “Doing a puzzle”? awkward “Putting a puzzle together”? obvious I call it “puzzling” — Puzzling, verb. The act of putting together a puzzle. For years it has been tradition for our family to puzzle during the Christmas season. Last year we didn’t for … Read More
Seriously
It’s gotta be one of the best day’s in a working woman’s week . . . The day the cleaning lady comes! Danae did an awesome job cleaning my house the Monday before Christmas — even mopping the bathroom floor on Christmas Eve just before the guests arrive. (something was sticky on it) If you ask me, … Read More
A myth?
My name is Cheri, and I eat cookie dough. I’ve indulged from early childhood, standing on a chair in my mother’s kitchen to reach inside the bowl for that soft, buttery concoction of eggs, flour, butter, oatmeal, brown sugar, sugar…. At some point in my early adult years the warning came out….eating food with raw eggs … Read More
Garage Logic
The “Garage-Ma-Hall”, “Taj ma garage”, “ballroom” is coming along quickly….thanks to some hired workers! (Thanks Kraig & Joel) Insulation is in, drywall is up. Yet to do: Taping & sanding, install heater, install utility sink. I’m also going to stain the concrete and paint the walls something other than “builder white” –something in a tan … Read More
Outside folk
Kirk & I have come to the conclusion that there are two kinds of people . . . Outside people . . . and inside people Outside people love being in the great outdoors Inside people might be ok with being outdoors – if it’s not too cold or hot (this picture brings thoughts of … Read More