The bathroom do it yourself project hit a sticking point early on. We had no idea but our claw foot bathtub was missing a foot. I really don’t know how this happened but that’s part of the joy of owning an old house - surprises. With a claw foot in hand, we headed to Hippo… Continue reading Found: One Claw Foot
Month: January 2012
Bathroom Progress Part 3
Oh joy! Progress is being made…floors are being laid. Now that the walls and ceiling are patched and painted, we’ve moved onto the flooring. When you’re in the middle of a do it yourself project, especially one that involves plumbing and you’re down to only one toilet in the house, you want to get another… Continue reading Bathroom Progress Part 3
Better Late Than Never
I just mailed out our Christmas cards and gifts. This is hardly considered news because plenty of people do this every year. What makes this year different for me is that I did the mailing on Tuesday, January 3rd, and not before the holidays (gasp!). Unheard of for me. I always get the cards in… Continue reading Better Late Than Never
My Workout Routine
The Oregonian, the newspaper here in Portland, Oregon, asked readers to send in their winter workout strategies recently. Mine was one of the many that was featured. I’m no fitness expert but I do know that I feel better both mentally and physically when I stick to a regular workout routine. My workout routine doesn’t… Continue reading My Workout Routine
Happy New Year 2012
Happy New Year to you. There’s something so refreshing about the start of the New Year. I use it as a time to reflect and check-in with myself. Did I accomplish all I wanted during the year? Did I reach the goals I set for myself for the year? Did I stick with my New… Continue reading Happy New Year 2012
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