Back to work today and I don't even feel like I had a weekend off. I figure it has something to do with practice retirement and not being back in the groove yet. When frustrating days crop up -- combined with seeing people my age and younger retiring -- I have moments...
I'm a night owl. I stay up late and hate mornings. This morning, my Oura Ring let me know that the midpoint of my sleep last night was 4 hours and 21 minutes ahead of my chronotype (a person's natural sleep shifts based upon when they are most energetic and alert). I...
My electric bill is up about $75/m compared to the same time period last year and I'm not sure why. The hot tub is sure to raise a bill, but I've had them in the past and it wasn't even close to that much -- and it's not even been that cold. YET! Let's see if we can...
Normally, I don't share the same photos here and on whatifitdid.com, but today is an exception. Probably because it's still dark and I'm grumpy... and sleepy. The content... Whatifitdid.com has been around since 2008. When you've been sharing stuff for so long,...
What I really need to do is patch drywall upstairs and do some touch-up painting. Instead, I'm thinking about a kitchen upgrades instead. I know what I like... In the photo above, I like the canisters and the hanging light. I like the cutting boards, vases, and...
That's a wrap... A Disney Trip Doctor Trips Hot Tub Addition Pool Install New Decks Dead Tree Removal Gutter Guards Walls in the Wall-less Room All windows, doors and upstairs trim complete Holidays & Birthdays Ben & the Pesky Neighbors Bought New Vehicles...
Perry was already working on Christmas morning when my phone rang. Ben: What time are you doing breakfast?Me: I'll make breakfast for you whenever you want it.Ben: I'm almost there. He came in his pajamas and kicked me out of my computer chair. No need for a coat......
As I worked upstairs yesterday, the snow was coming down like crazy. Sideways even! It was ASNutiful but just didn't last long enough. In addition, it didn't stick and it was windy. I'm still waiting on a "real" snow! Ready for whatever comes next. The upstairs is...
You ever look at photos of home decor and think you'd LOVE to do the same thing? That's what I thought when I saw this... What caught my eye was the coffee table. I LOVE it. I love the pillows on the couch and the throw that ties together with the greenery. On closer...