Loneliness . . . a Different Perspective
The hardest thing for me as a blogger is being transparent in sharing my struggles. Try as I might, it's sometimes hard to get past "what will others think of me?". Today's post is a textbook example of that struggle, so bear with me if I meander a bit or, in my...
The Good, the Bad, the Ugly, and the Funny
Every home has its good points and its bad and even maybe some ugly, and now that I've lived in my new apartment for 3 weeks, I've identified a few that I thought I'd share.The Good* less expense* less room to store stuff, to clean, etc.* no fenced back yard = more...
My View from the Pew
I opened my Facebook page a few weeks ago to find a post in which an acquaintance lambasted people who don't attend church. He referred to them as "lazy" and, if they called themselves a Christian, "hypocritical", and he baldly stated that there are no reasons...
Reflections on Downsizing . . . Again
The last time I posted, I had transported 3 carloads of scrapbooking supplies to my new apartment. Over the next 10 days, I moved almost everything I owned except for 5 "larger" pieces of furniture -- bed, dining room table, large entertainment center, etc. -- by...
A Small Step in a Large Step Forward
Eight months ago, I put my home of 3 1/2 years on the market; for the most part, I was just testing the waters. After all, winter was fast approaching, and everyone knows houses sell better in the spring and summer and added to that, the real estate market in my...
Another Milestone Appears on the Horizon
I recently celebrated another birthday. As I shared on my last post, My 5+th birthday was a quiet one; my daughter and I enjoyed a wonderful lunch before she had to go to work, and I returned home to a quiet afternoon and evening of knitting, reading, and life as...
Busy, Busy, Busy
The past two weeks have been busy here. The buyers of my home sold their current home, causing me to have a closing date as well. Suddenly, I was faced with having to find a place to rent, make all the usual arrangements for moving, and ramp up my decluttering...
Ten on Tuesday: What I did this Memorial Weekend
When I was growing up, Memorial Day weekend was a time for visiting the graves of my grandparents, uncles, and great-aunts & uncles and for spending a day at the local VFW lakes for fishing and a huge picnic. I haven't been to the VFW lakes in over 30 years,...
Oh, the Things that Give Me Pause (Dream Save Do #6)
I made quite a bit of progress this week in sorting through my stuff in an effort to eliminate everything I don't love/use. I am excited to share that I have now gone through every room on the main level of my house. Notice I didn't say I am *finished* going...
Ten on Tuesday: Things I Want to Try
The assignment this week is to list 10 things -- foods, hobbies, travel, etc. -- I would like to try. Time is short today, so without any further ado, here's my list:1. zip-lining2. white-water rafting3. rock climbing4. living on an island off the Eastern seaboard...