I was able to afford my new home because the neighborhood is a bit questionable. I live walking distance from a really beautiful and affluent area. My street includes several abandoned homes and some that are not very well cared for. I am hoping that the growth of the community eventually reaches my neighborhood and
I really thought that I was doing something nice for myself when I booked a tropical getaway a few months ago. I really never get the opportunity to travel or see new scenery, so it seemed like a delightful idea to go lounge on a beach by myself. The problem was, nothing went according to
I am sure that you have all experienced a recall on a vehicle that you have owned. You know, you get a letter in the mail and you need to take the vehicle or truck into the shop to have the issue fixed. This can be a scheduling problem however it is necessary to keep
Being sick is no fun at all! I have never really been a sickly kind of person, but in the last three months, I’ve gotten sick four times. I’ve been to the doctor each time, and she just gives me a prescription and sends me on my way. I wanted to know what was causing
It’s certainly interesting the fallacies that humans will tell themselves. For as long as I’ve known him, my partner has been endlessly bitching & complaining about the central heating & cooling system at her office. He’s always told me that the company thermostat was controlled by a tyrant & the indoor air quality was inadequate
Living in a very warm climate can be challenging at times. Growing up, I always knew that I needed to move to an area with a warmer climate because I was always cold. After Vince and I got married, we moved to a beautiful community out West. Our neighbors are some of the sweetest people
After debating odd options, I decided to supply my grandson a toy box for her second birthday. I wanted it to be really special and something she could use as she grows older. I didn’t want a plastic monstrosity that looks ugly and won’t hold up to respected use. I was unwilling to invest in
I’m not exactly the type who enjoys world traveling, in fact, I’m a bit of a homebody, and I’m perfectly glad hanging out in my own residence. I do not dream of hopping on planes and jet setting across the Earth. I do not love the feeling of being in an uncommon venue, unparticular how
Being sick is no fun at all! I have never really been a sickly kind of person, but in the last three months, I’ve gotten sick four times. I’ve been to the doctor each time, and she just gives me a prescription and sends me on my way. I wanted to know what was causing
When my husband was elected as a local proper he had a lot of absolutely wonderful ideas. He didn’t seem to think that he would have an issue implementing changes to affect change although he got a serious wake up call within the first few months in office. I remember the first couple of press
My poor uncle just told us that he has seven to ten days left to live after getting a diagnosis of pancreas cancer a few weeks ago. He is 73 years old and was a smoker up until about twelve years ago when he quit, so I guess maybe this disease could have come from
People constantly say that you should be careful about choosing your hobbies as career past. I’ve heard from so multiple people that using one of your passions as your primary means of income is a bad idea! Apparently, it makes you start to resent that activity when you are putting your entire livelihood in its
I just bought my first home. It is really quite a bit smaller than the home that I had rented previously. I had rented that home for over ten years, so I was used to the space that I had there, then when I first moved into my house, it felt entirely small as well
when I moved to this part of the country was a major transition from the life that I was used to. First of all, I came from the far north where the weather was generally cold plus windy, down here, it’s pretty still, stagnant, plus humid all the time, and secondly, there are some major
This winter has been very mild and I have been extremely happy about this. We have only had one ice storm and one snow storm. I have only had to plow my driveway once this year. I haven’t had to shovel at all this winter. I am not complaining there! As I was watching the
When people ask me what they can do to lower their energy bills and increase their air quality in their homes I generally tell them one important piece of advice. Don’t have children. I know, this isn’t what people want to hear when they start probing me for air quality control tips or energy efficient