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Merry Christmas! in The Long and Winding Road
Thank you for understanding how I was feeling when I wrote my previous entry. My feelings were honest and valid, but I have snapped out of it. The family Zoom gathering was so much fun and it ...
Sleepless in The Long and Winding Road
For the past few weeks I’ve been sleeping surprisingly well, but last night was not a good one. I slept solid until around 2:00 a.m. and never got back to sleep. I’m dragging today and to make ...
How many states? in The Long and Winding Road
I borrowed this from another diarist: Visiting all 50 states was probably on somebody’s bucket list, but studies show that out of 50 states, 8 is the average number most people have visited. Sadl...
Judy in The Long and Winding Road
I just learned that an attorney I worked for back in the 1990’s, passed away of cancer. She had just turned 65. Judy was a huge influence on me and my life. I was in my mid-thirties when I went...
Dear Linda in The Long and Winding Road
Anyone who knows me at all, knows how much Linda Ronstadt has always meant to me. I have loved her music from the beginning. I saw her in concert every chance I got. I guess I identify with he...
Poke in Simple Truths
Working from home means you can make your own poke bowl for lunch. Rice, ahi tuna, cabbage, lettuce, carrots, edamame, cucumber, avocado.
Match Day in Simple Truths
So proud of my niece. She has devoted the last 10 years of her young life to her determination to become a doctor. It has not been an easy road, she had a lot of stumbling blocks. And then a mir...
Don't get old in Simple Truths
I was Face Timing with my grandson lastnight, who is about to turn eight. He is so excited for his birthday! I said to him, as many of us have said in to others.... “How are you getting older w...
Confused in Simple Truths
My poor cherry blossom tree blooms too early every year. It is so ready for spring. I’m so ready for it to be in full bloom. If I ever sell my condo it will be when the tree is in full bloom b...
Monday mornings are hard in Simple Truths
Gracie trying to hide from the Roomba.
Clean sheets in Simple Truths
I wouldn’t say there is nothing better than clean sheets. But they rank right up there.
Simple Truths, Random thoughts in Simple Truths
I don’t know why I’m making a separate book to post to, nor why I’m making a 2nd entry on the same day. When other people do that, I get confused. Well, not confused. But I tend to miss one en...
Amazon commercial, just look in The Long and Winding Road
This is so amazing. There is happiness in the midst of a storm.
Come Together in The Long and Winding Road
Love is but a song to sing Fear’s the way we die You can make the mountains ring Or make the angels cry Though the bird is on the wing And you may not know why Come on people now Smile on your b...
A pause in The Long and Winding Road
Just wanted to touch base here to let you guys know I might not be around for a few days, I am having the busiest work week since Covid began! I knew it would be crazy, my boss came back yesterd...
Here's what I did in The Long and Winding Road
… and thank you all for your input!! So I have to say, this was one great big PITA. Who knew I have superstrong ceilings that drill bits don’t even want to penetrate? It took me HOURS to get t...
What would you do? in The Long and Winding Road
(Real entry, <----) The hanging ladder I ordered, arrived this afternoon. This is how it looked when I found it on Etsy: Some of your comments made me decide I wanted to paint it white, to b...
Coronavirus fallout so far in The Long and Winding Road
We’re only a couple of weeks into the Coronavirus here in the Seattle area and already the effects are starting to be devastating. It’s most likely only a matter of time before it comes to your ...
Pull the plug in The Long and Winding Road
A funny thing from yesterday (surgery day) that I just remembered. Sarah and I were headed to the surgery center, I was giving her directions as we drove, and we were chatting. Me: I know every...
The kitchen is done! (I think) in The Long and Winding Road
Matt came yesterday to install the kitchen lighting. I am SO excited and I love the way it all looks, especially the light over the sink. However.... (why does there always have to be a “howeve...
The weekend on Granville Island in Vancouver, BC with my friend T couldn’t have been better. Now it’s late morning on Memorial Day and I am sitting out on my balcony, it’s just a gorgeous day bu...
Opinions please? - edit - votes are in! in The Long and Winding Road
EDIT: Thank you all for your opinions. Most of you like the brushed nickel and that’s the way I was leaning also! Thank you for validating my preference. Either way, the hinges will be painte...
Instant Pot Chicken Poblano Soup recipe in The Long and Winding Road
A few of you requested this recipe – sorry I don’t have a link but I copied it here. Of course you can play around with this recipe. I used chicken thighs and legs because that’s what I have on...
Good morning, I guess! in The Long and Winding Road
It’s 5:58 a.m. on a work day, and here I sit at my dining room table, in my jammies, with a cup of coffee. I’m not calling in sick or anything. I am just up an hour earlier than I need to be be...
Bonus Indulgence - Pictures in The Long and Winding Road
I mentioned that I used a small portion of my bonus to indulge in a new dining room rug, table runner, and candle centerpiece. I loved the old dining room rug – it was bright and vibrant, adding...