Tag Archives: repairs
okay, reluctantly
I did something I really didn’t want to do, but at the moment see no other choice. My son moved my couch so I could set up our Christmas Tree in front of the window. When he moved the couch, … Continue reading
January Twentieth; A Totally Different World
“What are you going to do today?” Nearly every time I hear that question it doesn’t matter what I was going to do, those plans were just changed. Today mom and I will be returning to the big box store … Continue reading
Day 291; Footnotes of He Came, He Saw, He Sawed
Its fine mom… really. Mom called me at one point this afternoon and asked if I could help dad cut up some wood. I told her I would be there in a couple of minutes. She asked if I would … Continue reading
After Midnight
I’m sitting here, as I have done many nights. Procrastinating in going to bed. And I’m not sure why. I don’t have a set schedule. I don’t have a job that I have to get up and get ready for. … Continue reading
Day 265; How Much Wood Would a Wood Stove Burn if a Wood Stove Could Burn Wood or Smoke Screen Anyone?
Autumn. Rats. I managed to make it through the summer and not turn on the central air conditioning one time. Open windows and ceiling fans made it perfectly comfortable for me. My son, has a window unit so his room … Continue reading
Day 263; Counting Change, Counting on Change
The rain finally arrived. It has been heavily overcast here for most of the day. It seemed that at any moment the rain would start falling, but it held off until just moments ago. Now, just after nine in the … Continue reading
Day 232; Footnotes of Knowing Who To Run To When Feeling Afraid
There I was, minding my own business for once, doing my household chores when my phone rang. For probably the third time, mom was calling. I honestly don’t mind though, I’m just glad to still be receiving those calls. She … Continue reading
July Fifteenth; Spending Breakfast With Those Who Matter Most
I guess I’ll be spending breakfast with the door guy this morning. Well, not literally breakfast, just the time. He is supposed to be here any moment. My dogs Bella and Molly are not going to be happy as they … Continue reading
Day 77; Footnotes on I think I Can
Tomorrow, I need to go to our local, handy dandy home and garden center and purchase replacement parts for my toilet. No matter what I’ve tried, it won’t stop running. My son finally checked and told me that a part … Continue reading
Words from The Dirt Road 