Muted Lunacy

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Especially when it’s done by family. Okay so the “whine du jour” happened yesterday, bear with me as I’m sure most will think it’s petty but to me it’s just another thing on top of all the others. Another hint that my sister does not get it.
So after I got out of work [...]

I used to think I knew, but now I’m not so sure. To me a home should be a safe place…it’s where you go to regroup from the pressures and stresses of life…where you can relax and be yourself. I no longer have a home. Yes, I have a house that I [...]

The other day I posted some of the views of the outside of my beloved little house back east. Now I’d like to share the few that I have of the inside. And although these were taken “AMI” (After Mom’s Invasion) they still remind me of a happier time when I had sanctuary [...]

I used to be able to look out any window in my house and see green and trees and grass. Now I look out my window and I see dirt and rocks and flora thats ugly and covered with prickly thorns. Where is the beauty? Where is the green, the LIFE? [...]

I previously wrote about discovering that we had termites (read it here if you like). Well the termite guy was just here and did his thing. Total Cost = $0.00!!! Gotta love warranties!
I was pleased when he told me that our “infestation” really didn’t look too bad. He said that it [...]

So mom and I have been talking over the past several days and I tentatively say it’s positive. She has now said that she would like to sell this house and move to a nicer area. She still doesn’t want to go back east yet but this is a good step in the [...]