Even though we didn’t travel this year, with the house construction in full swing, I did take a few weeks off my blogging schedule. Summer living inside an RV is just not conducive to great cooking. It’s too hot to use the stove and the oven is WAY too hot. I spent most of my …
Real Life
When a tropical storm sends torrential rain for 4 days, guess what is NOT getting done? Home construction. The vinyl guys can’t work. The drywall guys can’t do their stuff until the insulation guys spray between the walls and they can’t do that until all the vinyl is out of the garage and finished on …
Laying low and eating some really good burgers. Every now and then, I want gooey beef and cheese burgers. I had some broccoli that needed roasting but it’s June and I refuse to turn on the RV oven. I threw this in a pan with butter. It’s not crispy roasted broccoli, but it worked …
After another night of not sleeping well, I met Stephen for breakfast before early church services. He worked night shift and our usual meeting place is Jack’s. The coffee is good and they make a smoked sausage breakfast that works wonders in waking me up. This plate of sausage and cheese eggs is my usual …
I only have 1 thing on my list this week. Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Department. They are my favorite people this week. My subaru and his truck were broken into last night. The sad fact is, we didn’t realize it until around 9am. The reason our doors were not locked is because we never really “went …
And it smells like bacon. Gifts from friends that are fellow teachers are always on point. Today was the last day with kiddos. They left at lunch and the faculty ate together in blessed silence or adult conversation. The last week of school is usually so stressful, nobody wants to even look at each other …
How’s that for a morning wake-up call? They were slow, but I enjoy slow quiet runs in the morning. On some days, I am worse that that 2 year old. I morph straight into Traumatic 3’s. It’s been almost a whole month without Elvira but now she’s back home. New hood, new grill, new bumper, …
This week’s Favorites brought to you by coffee. Also, this week is a list of things I WANT to try. Call this my Friday Future Favorites-I-hope-to-like-because-I’m-buying-them. 1. Death Wish Coffee. It boasts to be the strongest, but with low acidity, and most flavorful cup of joe I’ll ever grace my lips with. I can’t wait …
I say it every year. My birthday is SO MUCH FUN! And with the 17th being on a Friday, they was even better. One year older. One year closer to moving into our house. I am thrilled with both. I wouldn’t go back to my 20’s for NOTHING. I was busting my tail at …
I got up and did one of my favorite things. I filled up Elvira, and took a road trip to Birmingham. I need to get an oil change/inspection at the Subaru place and I knew I needed to get there early in the day so Eddie could take care of her. I don’t ever go …
Before I got the text reminding me to start taxes, I was one very happy camper. I had time to sleep in past 5, make the good coffee, and cook a real breakfast. I was so full of happiness, I shared some of my bacon with Frankie. That cat loves bacon. But like football season, …
Wow. Spring break in Alabama. Snow in north Alabama. And in my neck of the state. I’m running the heat in the RV, wearing flannel pajamas, and royally whining about the weather. It could be worse. I could be at work, so today’s moment of motivation boils down to this: Even though I DO love …
It’s FRIDAY!!! And, it’s best Friday ever. Spring break began at 2:25 because that’s when my teaching time ended and my dismissal duty began. I could sit down and breathe for a bit while a bunch of kids went home. I’ve got 9 days to get myself back together. I feel like I’ve come …
I needed to look back at a few months ago to gain some perspective for this week. School is winding down fast and this is the last week before a much-needed break. The kids are tired of each other, the admins are trying to make us crazy with new rules, and the adults are attempting …
1. Dr. Seuss Lorax. This is Read Across America week! This happens every first week of March that includes March 2nd Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Many teachers like this week because we get to do some more fun stuff and the kids love it as much as the adult kids. We have theme days that …
Until I actually get the do-over, let’s do a cheer for early morning running. Wow, it’s been a rough week. Between current events with our President and immigration to dealing with an awful Flu and stomach virus attack in Kindergarten, I just want to cover my head for the weekend. Love love these shoes. Saucony …
and #3. I have big red hair. All stereotypes are true… I’m all about saving money. Let’s face it, he won’t have to try hard. #truestory We’ve been married for a few years and do not have kids. He’s one romantic fool and I have zero complaints in that department. When he called this …
It’s been a while since I have written a favorites post. With the first 2 months of a new year in progress, here are a few things making life easy and or fun lately. 1. Friends don’t let friends forget their first love. Thanks, Heather! 2. This Trader Joe’s find is one of the best. …
I loved every minute of these miles. Some were walking. Some were stopping to see what was on the track. Some were repeating the latest song-on-repeat (The Taylor Swift/Zayn song. Yes, that one. Yes, the soundtrack to that movie.) I’ve been fighting off a vicious sinus infection, without antibiotics, and I’m finally seeing some relief. …
Things are moving along with the house construction. If this looks a little unusual, you’re right. We are not building a traditional stud wall home. This is the beginnings of a pole barn construction home. In a couple of weeks, we will have a house standing, but nothing inside. No load-bearing walls. No rooms. Just …