Karma, Baby!

As per usual, Mark and I are heading off the grid this weekend. He called me yesterday to say that Matt and his buddy were going to go out with us. My first comment to Mark was, "What the hell is 'Buddy' thinking - going somewhere with no cell phone reception when their baby is due …

Some Things Never Fail

If I say, "It's been a nice, quiet day." all hell is bound to break loose. If I wash my car or water my garden, it's bound to rain. The moment I brag about never being sick, I spend the next day or two in the bathroom not sure which end to put down first. …

Got Gratification?

How does one do a task without a reward at the end? Or set a goal without an endgame plan? I was thinking about this as I was torturing myself on the treadmill. I was talking with one of my sisters the other day (one who happens to be a runner) and we were discussing …

Three Minutes

Week three, day 1 of Couch to 5k!! Do you believe I've made it through two full weeks of this? Some days I can't believe it. I made it through the 90 second intervals last week and this morning when I looked at the program to see what today held in store I saw that …

You’ve Come A Long Way, Baby

Last Fall Mark and I were searching for some new lots at our place off the grid.  You may remember, but if not, check it out. The two bottom pictures in that link are the "before pics" of what we bought. NOT the place on the lake that we really wanted. We're so happy that …

All About The Bebehs!

Check it! I have babies!!!!! Aren't they cute?? I love watching my garden grow!  

My Favorite Boy

Sweetest dog on the face of the earth!