Yesterday, just yesterday, I was lamenting my slight case of writers block, and of not having the time to spend at this craft that I like to spend. Just goes to show that when there’s something to say, you find the time. Dan and I had a busy day yesterday. We just went and went, … Continue reading →

Stream of consciousness. My coffee is good this morning. It’s half Guatemalan and half Costa Rican, from Trader Joes. The morning is cloudy and gray, but not supposed to rain. In fact, the sun is supposed to come out. When it does it will be hot, and muggy, since it’s rained so much lately. Florida … Continue reading →

It’s Mother’s Day today, and I’m feeling blessed by the mothers who have been in my life. Of course, first was my own mother. I lost her 2 ½ years ago at the age of 94, when she finally gave up the fight after a massive stroke 18 months earlier. She lived her life out … Continue reading →

Clouds rolled in last night, and it looks like they are going to stay for a few days. It’s a relief, since it was 90 in the shade yesterday, of which there’s not much in my driveway where the boat is. We are trying really hard to get it cleaned up on the outside before … Continue reading →

Working on this boat has officially kicked my ass. Twice. I need another lay day today. I used to do this no problem 15 years ago. Oh, did I say that? That I’m somehow not able to do at 67 what I did at 50, or 52? You think you’re getting old in your 50’s? … Continue reading →

Yesterday was a warm, tropical, cloudy day here. It was a respite from the glaring sun we have most of the time, and it suited our mood. We have been busting our butts on the boat we bought. It’s in the driveway, so at least we don’t have to pack up the car and travel … Continue reading →

I am really getting sick of service businesses. Don’t get me wrong. My ex and I ran a service business for 30 years. But we didn’t ever treat people the way I’ve been treated since I moved down here, by people performing a job for me. Take Home Depot and my windows. A 3 day … Continue reading →