Here's a quick tidbit for you on this Tuesday... Recently I needed to replace a pair of casual brown shoes. Fortunately, I found the cutest pair of Clarks for half price. Yea! But UNfortunately, they were a little more reddish-brown than what I like, so I hesitated–even at half price–because I don't want to spend money and then not wear them. Knowing how much it costs to care for orphans...and knowing their names...does that to me. Here's how the conversation went: Me: These are really cute–and comfortable–but I wish they were more of a chocolate brown... Sales clerk: Well, honey, you can always rub 'em down with some mink oil. Me: Mink oil? Where do you get mink ... Keep Reading...
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How to have hanging ferns that are the envy of the neighborhood: Part 2
While walking "speechless" in the woods the other day, I came across some wild ferns–and was reminded that it's time to show you the "after" of the ferns Renaissance Man hung on our old house porch last Spring. You know... back when I asked you if your hanging ferns are the envy of the neighborhood. Those of you with eagle eyes will notice that the ferns are hung differently in the above pics. That's because their original position over several years was causing a problem that needed to be remedied...and it required painting the porch ... and moving the ferns. But "all's well that ends well," so the other day–before temps dropped into the 20s–I took a few After pics for you. Didn't Renaissance Man do a nice job? This ... Keep Reading...
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What “speechless” looks like…
Renaissance Man and I can live anywhere in the world–as long as he has easy access to an airport. So why do we still live in a tiny little town in East Tennessee? I'll admit... Some days we ask ourselves the same question. But not yesterday. Yesterday reminded us... Driving in the "golden rain," we made a beeline for the camera... ...and straight out to the countryside. I can't put into words what we felt–or why we still live here... but I can show you. For you Mom... You who loves "interesting" logs. And for you, sweet Little Man... You who tells me your "favorite color is red". Next time I'll show you the ... Keep Reading...
