Sage & Simple

A "Lady No-Kids" following the goose around Europe...

Too Many Projects

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I’ve somehow managed to start too many projects! The natural wood thresholds didn’t look right against the new hallway floor, and so they all need to be painted 3 coats of white. Keeping Opie away long enough for them to dry is a project in and of itself! The dining chairs have finally gotten their… Continue Reading

Finding My Center

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I took the day off from work because I have time to burn before May and because I needed to re-center. My new carpool leaves at 6:30, which means I get up at 4:30 to workout. I suppose I could sleep another hour and workout after work, but the realist in me knows that I’ll… Continue Reading

Another Opie Lunch

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This time, chewed up flowers were the least of my problems. He threw up all over my hallway carpet. It’s natural fiber, so I can’t get the stains out. Ew! A new floor has been on the agenda, but I hadn’t planned to do it so soon. However, now I don’t have a choice and… Continue Reading

Home Ownership Chaos

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I don’t deal well with chaos, disorder, and things beyond my control. But everything seems so out of control at the moment. I received and paid the plumber bill, because they clearly have me on ignore with no intention of addressing the missing piece. Luckily, I was able to charm the guy at the hardware… Continue Reading