Ellie 
When I became a widow, I started to live by myself for the first time in my life. It was not a joyful time like moving out of Mom and Dad’s house. Instead of feeling like I had reached a milestone in life, I felt more like I was being punished. I was overwhelmed … Read more
Surprise, it is not a power tool! This is a wonderful wallet. I bought it from Amazon three years ago in the pink color and it still looks as fresh and new as it did when I received it. Not only is it pretty, but it keeps me organized. A real problem-solver for me. Every … Read more
CHILLING ON THE CAPE Ah, vacation…a glorious week on Cape Cod, referred to as just “the cape” to us here in Massachusetts. I packed a bag, grabbed my big jug of Carlo Rossi, and got ready to chill. No weeds, no housework, no projects, things I can’t do anyway with my foot in a boot, … Read more
Ok, you’re a widow now. What are you going to do about it? I have been a widow for almost 2000 days. I know that because I just asked Alexa. That’s 5 years and counting. Holy Crap. Some days I feel sorry for myself and some days I feel damned proud of myself. But … Read more
Bob Vila, known as The Dean of Home Renovation, was my hero back in 1979 when This Old House first aired. My husband and I had just purchased a money-pit of a fixer-upper and I sat enthralled in front of that tiny black and white tv and watched every episode. Many hosts have followed Bob … Read more
In 2016 I decided to revamp my style. It was then that I got my first pair of skinny jeans, in my first box from Stitch Fix. For those of you who don’t know, Stitch Fix is an online personal styling service. I was skeptical. But when I put those magical babies on, I felt … Read more
9 Reasons Why DIY is Good for Your Mental Health In 2016 I became a widow after 48 years of marriage. Suddenly I was in a brain fog and everyday activities felt overwhelming. Other than “putting one foot in front of the other,” I had no idea what to do next … Read more
Have you noticed how many people are hobbling around in those ugly CAM boots lately? I recently had surgery on my left foot and it seems like I’m going to be one of those hobblers for a long time. What Is A CAM Boot? A CAM (controlled ankle motion) boot is an orthopedic device prescribed … Read more
Are you depriving yourself of a wonderful tropical vacation ’cause you’re a Nervous Nellie? Have you found yourself suddenly alone and just can’t imagine taking a trip all by yourself? Are you dreaming of sitting by the pool with a margarita? Read on to find out how not to be nervous to travel alone … Read more
The ceiling in my basement was quite horrible. Not only did it have a crazy amount of wires hanging down loosely, and pipes, of course, but it had a massive steel I-beam running right down the middle of it. My husband actually admired that I-beam and wanted to showcase it. Hmmm…. not my style at … Read more