animal lover, gardener, knitter, and gourmet cook
 

improving

Since I don’t have to clean anymore, I’ve been spending my time straightening things up and getting rid of things we no longer need and also doing some small home-improvement type tasks. Things are definitely looking good around here! If only we could tackle some of the larger home-improvement tasks …

cleaner

After years of waiting, I finally got the go-ahead to hire a cleaner for the house. Yesterday was her first day. The impact of this action hasn’t fully sunk in yet, but I’m sure it will become apparent in the coming weeks when I don’t have to clean anything. You …

running out of summer

This afternoon, Brian and I took what might be our last motorcycle ride of the year. It appears that the warm weather is on its way out. Not that 60s are exactly cold, but it’s a bit chilly for riding. Plus, I have a line on someone who might be …

farewell, costco

We have been members of Costco for more than a few years, but I am afraid we must part for now, if only temporarily. We made our last trip there yesterday. I still love the store, but since it’s in the Pittsburgh area, a trip there takes up a good …

timing is everything

I’ve been running the house a/c recently due to the excessively hot weather. While I was grilling supper today, I noticed that the fan on the air conditioner was not running. Instead, the unit was making a humming noise. I guess we’ll be calling our heating & cooling guy to …