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
I had one big thing left to do in my basement. Rip up the ugly carpeting on the stairs. During construction in the basement, I realized that I might cause a lot of damage to the stairs, so I had saved them till last. When refinished, I wanted them to be gorgeous. I literally couldn’t … Read more
Many decades ago, when I was a young girl, I became the country’s first-ever recycler. Just kidding, but it was the sixties and I took my concern for the environment seriously. I dragged my cans and bottles to a recycling center, made clothes, grew vegetables and started a compost pile. Composting is … Read more
Truth be told, I am not a football fan. I know, horrors, I live in the Boston area, home of Tom Brady and the Patriots, and still not a fan. What I do love, though, is a good Super Bowl Party, especially if I am hosting it. I just love making all those manly appetizers full … Read more