"Walk. Ice. Drugs. Repeat." ~ someone's orthopedic surgeon somewhere OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA So it's been four weeks since my knee was replaced and I've yet to go stir crazy. I have read, I have walked. I was in the CPM machine for two hours at a time 2-3 times a day. I slept. I iced. … Continue reading Four Weeks Recovery
Chipped Beef on Toast
Regardless of which branch of the military lays claim to it, "Shit on a Shingle" is an easy-to-make, satisfying and relatively cheap meal which can feed plenty of people. Photo by Monstera on Pexels.com My daughter asked for "Shit on a Shingle" when we were making out the menu. The other two had never heard … Continue reading Chipped Beef on Toast
Heartbroken
"For all of us you gave your best, now the time has come for you to rest. So, go in peace, you've earned your sleep, your love in our hearts we'll eternally keep." ~ Author Unknown Photo by Trina Snow on Pexels.com Whether it was the stunning suddenness, or the unexpected message that disrupted my … Continue reading Heartbroken
What to Do With Post-op Time
"You need to let the little things that would ordinarily bore you suddenly thrill you." ~ Andy Warhol Photo by Kaboompics .com on Pexels.com Having to rest post-operatively is not an easy thing for me. Considering I was doing heel pumps from the time I left the recovery room (still sedated) to my hospital room, … Continue reading What to Do With Post-op Time
Repurposing the Door
"Creativity is making marvelous out of the discarded." ~ Unknown Doors . . .especially old doors . . . are some of my favorite things. From simple Shaker style to Dutch doors to solid Craftsman style or ornate doors with carving or wrought iron panels -- these are the gateway into the home. Some doors … Continue reading Repurposing the Door
The Different Levels of Planning
"No matter how many plans you make or how much in control you are, life is always winging it." ~ Carroll Bryant Photo by Chris F on Pexels.com As in life, the photo above is full of differences but also similarities -- fractals. The shapes are similar, the geometric lines, even many of the colors … Continue reading The Different Levels of Planning
Old House Adventures – Pantry (1)
Renovating not only restores the house, but restores the story of the home and the neighborhood." ~ Unknown Photo by Ylanite Koppens on Pexels.com I love old houses, it’s no secret. From a very young age I have loved old houses — the history, the architecture, the memories that have taken place inside the walls. … Continue reading Old House Adventures – Pantry (1)
How to Use Your Head, Do Research online and Not Be STUPID
"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." ~ Albert Einstein Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com I've been quiet lately because I've been delving into some research in a topic that interests me. I believe that life experiences can either break you . . . or make … Continue reading How to Use Your Head, Do Research online and Not Be STUPID
Sew Perfectly Fine
"Sewing . . . it's cheaper than therapy." ~ unknown Photo by Wallace Chuck on Pexels.com Prior to returning the Sam man home from Space Camp, I finished a pair of curtains for my daughter that I'd had for quite some time. She'd found a sheet to match her son's bedroom decor and asked me … Continue reading Sew Perfectly Fine
Small things . . .
"Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out." ~ John Wooden Today was an ordinary sort of day . . . Nothing mind-boggling to do. With one child having spent the night at a friends, another headed to an etiquette class at a local fine restaurant, … Continue reading Small things . . .
The Road Back Home 