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Category Archives: remodeling
TWO ROOMS DOWN AND DONE
Amazing what a little bit of “calling it as it is” will do for progress. I’m happy to report that our bed is no longer on the floor and the “sitting room” is lovely and surrounded by favorite things. We … Continue reading
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NOMENCLATURE
Part I: The Man of Many Names Ever since I started writing this blog I have referred to my husband as “Robert” even though I never call him that personally. I would never say, for instance – “Robert. We’re going … Continue reading
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SACRED SPACES
My friend Mara, a number of years ago, touted the importance of a designated spot for meditation and contemplation rather than just using my comfy chair after coffee and the morning newspaper. She had a good point as usual. So … Continue reading
Posted in faith, introspection, religion, remodeling
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FLORA AND AVIS
Thanks to Barbara and Mary we know that this lovely old bush at Mt. Faith is a Mock Orange. And cousins Marlene and Maryanne identified the sand cherry. But now here’s my latest consternation and garden question. What a trouper. … Continue reading
Posted in Birds, MOVING, remodeling, Wild Life
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THE GRUMPY ROOM
FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS – ESTABLISH ONE SMALL SPACE OF COMFORT AND SERENITY. A place where we can sink into our comfy chairs and read, a place of refuge from the chaos of remodeling hell so there is at least … Continue reading
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