Nehemiah

Now What?

I am a few days late writing the last in this series. Hurricane Ian decided to pay a visit to South Carolina; my attention was required elsewhere. We are so grateful that we only suffered minimal damage. We lost a few wax myrtle trees in our backyard and some outdoor light fixtures. Our hearts areContinue reading “Now What?”

THE REVEAL

I love it when I finish a project! Whether I am renovating, writing, or just cleaning up, it is a relief when I see the finished project. In 2006, Jim and I had a home built, and it was exciting to see ground cleared, foundations poured and progress made. We would proudly announce joyfully, “WeContinue reading “THE REVEAL”

The Plot Thickens

As an amateur gardener (emphasis on amateur), it is the time of year that I least enjoy in the yard. The early fruits of my spring efforts have taken a beating by the hot and humid South Carolina heat. Flowers and foliage have crispy edges that, despite all the rain, have given up their struggle against theContinue reading “The Plot Thickens”

Standing Gaurd

The phone I usually carry in my pocket sends me an alert from my security system camera informing me someone is on my front porch. You can’t leave a store without being stopped if the cashier did not remove all the proper tags because the alarm system will let the personnel( and everyone else shopping)Continue reading “Standing Gaurd”

Operation Oppostion

Most of us have, at one time or another, set out to accomplish a plan, and not too far down the road of progress, we often begin to face opposition. I am not talking about inclement weather when you plan to paint but something a little more challenging. The lack of cooperation from others canContinue reading “Operation Oppostion”

The Survey

Sometimes when I begin a project, especially one that requires what is referred to as “elbow grease,” I can get overwhelmed and talk myself into putting the project off. One of my least favorite household tasks is cleaning out the garage. Because in South Carolina, where I now reside, they don’t have basements. So, asContinue reading “The Survey”

Timing is Everything

In 1965 the music crowd was charmed by a single released by The Byrds entitled “Turn, Turn, Turn.” It reached number 1 on the U.S. billboard. Written by Pete Seeger in the late 1950s, the song reached its full potential much later. Many folks were in awe of the lyrics and found them consistent withContinue reading “Timing is Everything”

Demo Day

If you have watched any DYI shows or caught up with HGTV, you know every renovation starts with Demo Day. It is the moment where a sledgehammer is premiering on the screen, and everything from countertops and cabinets and drywall to brick and mortar are victim to the force of destruction. And on cue, aContinue reading “Demo Day”

The Good Life

Nothing will knock me off the center of my life’s center of gravity like an interruption to my well-laid plans. It doesn’t matter if it is a long-term or short-term plan change. It takes me some time to regroup and wrap my brain around it. I am a planner by nature. I make lists, andContinue reading “The Good Life”

Even Though I am Successful

Inside my grandmother’s house, there was a place like many families have, where we would go stand against the wall and have our height evaluated. Placing our heels tight against the wall and straining to be as tall as possible with fellow cousins standing around calling out for “no cheating!” Our grandmother would place theContinue reading “Even Though I am Successful”