Switching Teams
“Human sacrifice, dogs and cats, living together… mass hysteria!” Movie, please? That’s right, the great Bill Murray aka Dr. Peter Venkman, in that cinematic masterpiece: Ghostbusters.…
Ain’t No Place For Sissies
This past weekend I attended a good friend’s wedding: his second; her first. It was a beautiful and fun affair; a great way to start down…
Three Little Words
There are phrases that I’m quite sure I will never utter: Chocolate? No thanks. It’s Free? Pass. Love the Gators. (OK, this one isn’t even funny…
It’s Going to Be OK
This is not what I had planned to write about today. Today I was going to write about Virgos, those born under the sixth astrological sign.…
Mysteries of the Universe
There are things in the universe I just don’t understand. Actually, I’m keeping a list of the things I don’t understand – no surprise here being…
Twenty Questions
Have you ever played the game “Twenty Questions?” Well, I recently had the fun experience of playing a version of this game with Pandora (Dora) Poikilos,…
Never Trust Someone With Thin Lips
I’m sometimes asked “where do you get your inspiration for your blog topics?” Most days the universe just speaks to me. Take today for example: this…
Lucky Quarters
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about comfort. There are certainly creature comforts: a plush cushy bed or a soft sweater on a cold day. But…
DIY Makeover Challenge: Can You Really Update a Bathroom For Less Than $500?
2010 was our “Year of the Money Pit.” In the middle of a major (read: expensive) master bathroom remodel, our home’s HVAC system ceased to work.…
Secrets of an Estate Sale Junkie
“Hello, my name is Kim, and I am an Estate Sale Junkie.” “Hello Kim!” I wasn’t always an ESJ. I started with what seemed to be…