You’re, it’s, and their…these are three of the most troublesome words in the English language. (Here’s a list of the rest of them, along with the correct meanings.) It’s because they have siblings who sound just like them, even though their meanings are very different. Here’s my breakdown on these tricksters: 1. YOUR vs. […]
8 Things I’ve learned from Caregiving
At just over 50, I thought I was fairly grown-up. Until my dad had a stroke in 2008. That’s when I became a caregiver. And that’s when I realized I didn’t know much of anything. Anything of importance anyway. I’ve been helping my folks, 90 and 93, for five years now. Before that, skipping […]
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LIFE UNDER COVER
I wrote this post a few years ago a year ago when most of the country was covered in snow. If you’re currently enduring biting cold weather, this might give you hope. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ […]
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A Simple Advent Wreath! If You’re Five or 90, This is For You!
Six years ago, I woke up at 3 a.m. with a vision of an Advent wreath I had to make. This has happened a few times in my life, where an idea comes to mind that is crystal clear and urgent. We all know that phrase, “it dawned on me.” Our daughter says that’s how […]
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Boundaries
Whenever I’m asked about my favorite book, I always mention Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud. I urge people to buy it, I’ve given it for gifts, and I think it should be required reading freshman year of college. People who know me are probably tired of hearing me talk about it. Here are some snippets […]
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Curtain Rods from Vintage Window Frames
Here’s one of my latest projects: repurposing vintage window frames. A friend gave us some window panes that are 100 years old. 100 years. My dad just turned 90. These windows are ten years older than he is. Imagine the decades of weather and events and activities these panes have seen. Pounding storms, drifting snow, and […]
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Arm Chair Caddy
I’ve been in a crafty, re-do, clean, and pitch mode lately. Working on our daughter’s first house, I’ve realized my own house could use a face lift on more than one face. In the month of June, I discovered I love to caulk. Who knew. I love sealing cracks and holes and craters and […]
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Painting Etched Wood
I’ve been a painting fiend the past month. Our daughter bought her first house, and while she’s on vacation, my husband, son and I sneaked into her homestead and painted just about everything that didn’t move. (I’ve also been a caulking fiend, but that’s another post.) OK, we didn’t really sneak in. She gave us […]
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