• Family,  Food,  Holidays,  Life,  Shopping,  Stress

    The Busiest Weekend Ever

    Our Friday night started with me doing laundry so that I would have half a chance of finishing our weekly 6 loads of 2 darks, 1 color, whites, towels, and sheets. I began fussing Friday night, knowing I was going to have to race and fight the clock to get things done. All week long I’d imagined that we’d be leaving around 11 Saturday to start our shopping excursion and then would have some of the morning. At least that is what we have always done in the past. Friday I found out that George wanted to leave around 8 a.m. Conversation ensued. Heavy conversation. We compromised and left at…

  • Dogs,  Home,  Party

    Getting Ready for Company, Pop Shelf Visit, Dexter’s Trick, and This Week’s Update

    Good morning everyone! Sharing a few days with you, as it was – a couple of weeks ago when we prepped for our Life Group gathering, had a Saturday at home. I also take you shopping at Pop Shelf. And Dexter shows you his trick. As usual you will see your favorite side kick, George. You can see it all here. It’s been a quick week and relaxing at night. I am almost finished with the puzzle. It’s already further along than this. I’ll need the table for putting gifts on it. Got my hair cut this past Thursday and I’m pretty happy with it. Here’s the before and after.…

  • Fall,  Family,  Halloween,  Retirement,  Shopping,  Work

    Retirement, Halloween, and November Projects

    Now that it’s NOV 1st, I added the turkey decor to the table. I love this little google-eyed turkey. So how are you guys doing? I think I’m just floating along. Trying to get the most important things done, responsibilities met, and then doing things from there when I can sneak them in. The feel of cooler weather and the holidays are giving me a sense of excitement and encouragement. I’m feeling a mixture of feelings about the videos right now. Just kinda bitter/sweet thoughts. I love doing them – not gonna quit – still planning – still strategizing – still holding things off til closer to retirement. Not much…