My Grama's Soul

I just read a quote that said "gardening is outside housework". If you think like that, my friends, you will never be a real Gardner. haha Jo  

Have not been here for quite sometime.  We have so much going on that blogging seems to have fallen to the bottom of the pile.  Just a quick update: We have sold our current home. We have purchased another home that is considerably smaller. Currently we are going through things and selling or giving away what we know will not be necessary in our new wonderful little spot. Although Brad and I are certainly not what I consider "old" I really wanted to do this while we were both still healthy and able to manage this huge task. Which brings me to the purpose of this post.......   As I spend my days packing and sorting  I am able to reflect on many things in life....and one of them is the concept of "hard work".   I have always believed that ALL WORK is dignified...whether one is the Janitor or the boss...each has its place and is necessary in order for the Universe to stay as it should be.  I will admit that "physical" lab...

How many times in our lives have we waited to do something?  You know the feeling....I'll wait until a better dress,  car , man, friend....etc. comes along.  Only to find that our waiting has actually made what we wanted a thing that will never be attained.  Making a decision and then going forward with it can at times be very fearful..but more often than not it is the right thing to do. I have always be one to be proactive in most things...sometimes to my peril..but that is just the way I am.  However, with age and wisdom now on my side...I am more able to put on the brakes occasionally and make a more considered decision.   But I do believe there is a difference between making a considered decision and waiting to long for fear of making any decision.....how do you feel about this....and have you had experiences where waiting has been a definite advantage or disadvantage? Case in point right now for us is this move we are anticipating. ...

Remember when....... Laundry rooms used to be just rooms to do laundry in.....they were messy....often cluttered with an overflow of stuff you had no place else for in your home. WELL......look at these beauties..... This one is so clean....I would be afraid to use it. I think you could have a dinner party in this one....it already has the flowers. And....this.....looks more like a laundry room to me....what do you think? AND last but not least...... My laundry room.. A few weeks ago...my old washer and dryer died.....so it was time for a new set. I knew exactly what I wanted....no white appliances  for me....no sir.....ree.... Had to be RED. We painted our back door sometime ago.....and I wanted my washer and dryer to match my door.  Kind of silly I know....but I smile every time I do laundry.....washer and dryer even play a "little tune" when they are done....can you believe it?  (O: Hugs from here, I'v...

I hate to iron!!!   Oh I know..some of you out there like to do it..and that is as it should be; but I don't. My soul mate and I have had many a discussion about my ironing abilities..or lack thereof. Maybe if I had a helper...you know..someone to hold the little pick me up bottle of something to hand to me for an occasional break. Or maybe in this little spot...with soft filtered light...and ROSES. I know my lovely soul mate is waiting for the day when he will come in and find this waiting for him. I did agree to iron his golf shorts once..he thinks he is the only one who looks "fluffy" on the course.  To which I replied...."I'll iron the fronts only..they never look at the back."  And anyway...as soon as he sits down in the car to drive to the course...they are wrinkled....even before he gets to the tee. I do so love my husband dearly...but this is truly the man of my dreams!  lol ...... Just kidding sweet hubby. You know in all honesty..I ca...