"God made rainy days so gardeners could get the housework done." ~ Anonymous I'm not so sure about that as it seems as though every time it rains or there is a bit of wind, another section of my privacy fence falls over. I finally purchased the hex nut bit I needed for my impact… Continue reading Bits and Pieces
Author: KarenS.
Mom, nurse, fire investigator, renovator, chief cook and bottlewasher. Serious introvert.
My how time has flown
It seems like I was just headed to Missouri to get my kids for a summer visit after four long months without them (not counting the 4-5 hours I got to spend with them every third weekend). This past weekend, I took Savannah and her friend home. Sam had gone home the previous week to… Continue reading My how time has flown
Life Isn’t Waiting
"Move on because life isn't waiting." ~ Unknown I've spent a lot of time waiting on other people . . . Waiting for them to do what they said they would do, … Continue reading Life Isn’t Waiting
Gone with the wind . . .
I don't even have a picture for this one. Correction: I found a picture. An appropriate picture even. Last night, the EMA for the county sent out a notice for high winds. And high winds they were indeed. Estimated to be at 60 mph. (Not that I stepped outside to personally measure the windspeed, I… Continue reading Gone with the wind . . .
Looking back . . . why my move shouldn’t be surprising
It's always interesting to me when I'm on Facebook and the 'Memories' page pops up. You click on the link and have the ability to scroll through various posts that you've shared on this day in history. Some bring giggles and laughs, others are more contemplative. Always the option is available to share. Today I… Continue reading Looking back . . . why my move shouldn’t be surprising
Finding strength
"Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." ~ Joshua 1:9 The verse above has been one of my favorites for many, many years. When I've gone thru times of doubt and fear, it was a reminder that someone bigger than myself… Continue reading Finding strength
. . .they shall have adventures.
"Blessed are the curious, for they shall have adventures." ~ Unknown For a few weeks at least, my children are here with me. It's been a change going from being alone to having them with me, but it has been an adventure as well. As difficult as change is for most people, having… Continue reading . . .they shall have adventures.
Complete vs. Complement
"I don't think you can really, truly be the partner you want to be until you know on an absolute level that you are a complete person on your own." ~ Sophia Bush "You complete me." "My life was complete when I met you." Even now I cringe when I hear those phrases. Words intended… Continue reading Complete vs. Complement
Chicken Alfredo
I love to cook -- I believe we established that in an earlier post. It has been difficult to do so, but not impossible. Upon moving in, the existing electric stove worked. Kind of. The two small burners worked, the larger ones did not. The oven worked, but whatever had been burned in it years… Continue reading Chicken Alfredo
Three Days
“One of the best pieces of advice I ever got was from a horse master. He told me to go slow to go fast. I think that applies to everything in life. We live as though there aren't enough hours in the day but if we do each thing calmly and carefully we will get… Continue reading Three Days
