A cruel joke.What else do you call snow on April 12th? This is what I woke up to this morning. I was sure I was in some time warp stuck in early March. If daffodils could talk I bet they would have a few choice words too! Keep up with the weather “out my window” … Read More
midweek visit . . . by Danae Joy.Because DJ’s roommate needed a ride to Roch today, we get our baby girl overnight tonight! Typical college student…in the first 5 minutes she says, “what we got to eat?” (or something to that effect — I’m sure she’ll correct me).Then we HAD to play a little guitar … Read More
Work & Play . . .today I managed to do both! My morning and early afternoon was spent looking at stained concrete samples, meeting with someone who does the staining, talking to the painter and Lonzo (the building supervisor), convincing Lonzo that “we really do need an outlet up there”. There was also decisions made … Read More
Oh Happy Day!the grass is getting green..ok, so it is only in one spot….and that spot just happens to be where the septic tank is, but it’ll do – for now anyway. More happiness…I spent some time with our friend Dennis working on my new website for a little business venture I’m exploring. This new … Read More
Thursday . . .signs of spring — dinner — garbage day — 4 eggs —The pussywillow bush in our front yard has begun to bloom! I’ve cut several branches which are in full bloom in the kitchen. Looking for green grass … not holding breath. A beautiful sight . . . Tonight’s dinner ready for … Read More
I’m keeping it real… My dirty little secret — my pathetic kitchen junk drawer. I can’t believe I’m even letting you see it! I know that this messy drawer is a bit of a shock for those of you who think I’m an uber organized person – sorry – maybe therapy will help. After exposing … Read More
What’s for dinner? How many times a week do you hear that question? There was a time when I heard it every night by 4 different people. These days it’s pretty much just once or twice a day. There are plenty of nights when I have no idea what dinner will be, but oh does … Read More
Temperature in Rochester, MN @ 11:20 pm: -8 degrees ! and I’m the only sane person in this family…because I’m the only one at home! Danae and her roomies are in town for the weekend, but they just took off to another friend’s house – and Nate and Kirk are out at a movie. No … Read More