Basketball Season

has (finally) arrived. Son & youngest daughter both made the Varsity teams for their schools and are thrilled. Son has practice 3 mornings a week before school & daughter has practice 3 days a week after school – along with an average of 2 games each week.
They’ve got scrimmages this week [...]

Shantaram

After completing Shantaram, by Gregory David Roberts today, I must say it’s one of the best books I’ve ever read.
When I was reading, I knew I was approaching the end of the book, but when I turned the page & found the acknowledgements instead of another chapter, I was shocked and disappointed. I [...]

dreams

I usually don’t remember my dreams. This past week has been an exception.
One night I dreamed that Johnny Depp was my children’s father & that we were together and planning to purchase another home together. There was no Vanessa in his life (so I was not breaking up their home or anything). [...]

inspection

The inspection of the house was on Friday. The inspection team went in the attic & in the crawl space below. Everything checked out.
Three things were on the list of things that need to be fixed.
1. 2 leaky faucets2. a plug in has the polarity reversed (wires need to be switched [...]

House Hunt = OVER

A couple of weeks ago, I posted a list of things I’ve learned when house hunting.
This morning, an offer was made. This afternoon, that offer was accepted.
In November, I’ll be moving – into my new home!
My face hurts from smiling so much.

kleenex nose veil

If you notice a noxious smell, fight off the nausea with a kleenex nose veil. Easily created with a kleenex tissue and a paperclip, these handy-dandy creations ward off the strongest of odors and can be used in any situation with minimal fuss. The veil can be created in a variety of colors, [...]

Thursday Thirteen #34

Thirteen Things – have been house hunting this past week
1. I love trees. A home without trees nearby feels strange and naked to me.
2. The neighborhood plays a big factor. I’d be happy with a lesser house in a nicer neighborhood than a nicer home in a worse neighborhood.
3. Dad [...]

Shantaram

I’ve recently begun reading Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts.From the first sentence, I have been entranced. I tend to get lost in it and am amazed to find that lots of time has passed by the time I notice.
Look here to read the reviews listed at amazon.com.
When I learned that Johnny Depp’s production company, [...]