We're leaving in a few hours for the airport, and soon we'll be winging our way to the beautiful United Kingdom! I'm so excited! This will be the first trip out of the country I've taken in about 8 years. As many of you know, I almost never go anywhere or do anything, so this is going to be a real kick in the pants. Looks like we're going to hit ( Read more... )

I know I've been incommunicado lately. It's not just you. I haven't spoken to my own mother in a long time! I haven't set foot in the garden for a week, that should tell you something ( Read more... )

First of all, we were granted a last-minute reprieve yesterday, when the plumbers were able to install a new sewer pump AND get it running with a temporary connection, pending arrival of the real electrician today to do the final job. So we had water/toilet last night and were able to stay home. Yay! That was a big relief. Af ( Read more... )

12 Year ItchThe frost is so heavy it looks like snow ( Read more... )