Author: leilani

Warning: long-ish post ahead, though I tried not to make it a monthlong epistle. When we bought our house, it was in rough condition, inside and out. It had plumbing issues and bare concrete. The seller did put in cheap carpet and fixed the most egregious plumbing issues. The yard was a jungle of knee-high…

That book spine at the top of this page? It’s one of two first-edition books we picked up recently at an estate sale. Willy Reilly and his Dear Coleen Bawn was published in 1855. I scoured the Internet for more information on it when we got home, which is when I confirmed it’s a first-edition. I…

Get a little money and it disappears like magic. Part 1: The Plan Starting a while back, G and I discussed how to handle moving when I can finally retire. G went into full panic mode., assuming I’d just randomly quit my job and sell the house, no warning. Y’all. I can be an impulsive…

I’m a slob. I don’t make a secret of it and am not proud of it. Due to physical limitations I have to ration my spoons, so when I have to get up to toss something or to clean up in general… I make it count. One trip for everything, much as humanly possible. Which…

Since my overtime-laden project evaporated, I’ve moved to Quality Control. I read people’s notes and listen to calls all day long. And sometimes weep. Sometimes, I weep all day. We’re operating a business. Some of our employees are bilingual and I can sort of give them a pass. Anyone who can converse on the phone…