Mini Model – I
The last time I wrote about building models (Miniature Models – Part 3), I was still searching for that elusive model that would rekindle the desire in me to build … Continue Reading Mini Model – I
A Condo Vacation
It has been just about two years since we closed on our condominium but only a little over a year since we have actually been able to use it. Recently … Continue Reading A Condo Vacation
On Becoming a Granddaddy
I am anxiously counting down the days until I get to meet and hold my grandson—my first grandchild. He was born just about a week ago but since he and … Continue Reading On Becoming a Granddaddy
Deck – The Finish & Redo
With the upper deck finished, I began to cut and attach the lower deck boards starting in the middle to ensure the long boards were all a perfect 90 degrees … Continue Reading Deck – The Finish & Redo
Deck – The Beginning
When I was telling the story of the growth of our backyard, one of the additions I mentioned was the building of a wooden deck overlooking the pool. This project … Continue Reading Deck – The Beginning
Grown Up Backyard – Adolescence
In the spring of 2006, we decided to start all over again on that part of the yard. We dug out the bushes that over time had taken over the … Continue Reading Grown Up Backyard – Adolescence
Grown Up Backyard – Formative Years
This weekend marks the 15th anniversary of us moving into our current home—the home we have lived in longer than any other home in our lives. And while the exterior … Continue Reading Grown Up Backyard – Formative Years
Grill Out Night
A few of my readers will see this title and know exactly what this post is about. Others will read the title and just wonder. So for those of you … Continue Reading Grill Out Night
Phone Chair – Party Line
Phone Chair – Party Line If this is your first visit to this blog, you might want to read my previous posts on how I planned and made my … Continue Reading Phone Chair – Party Line
Phone Chair – Call Back
It has been a while since I first published a post about building a small miniature chair for your phone to relax in. So if you missed these posts on … Continue Reading Phone Chair – Call Back
Vintage Photograph at Our Condo
I love photographs, the sharpness of the images, and the memories they can evoke from the time they were taken. Photos capture a pictorial history of how things were at … Continue Reading Vintage Photograph at Our Condo
My Favorite Day of Winter
My favorite day of winter is just a week away—Groundhog Day! I thought about titling this post—I Hate Winter—but I decided to use a more positive sounding title. However, both … Continue Reading My Favorite Day of Winter
When To Take Down The Christmas Tree?
When should you take the down your Christmas tree? If you Google search this question, you will find a number of answers along with the corollary question of when should … Continue Reading When To Take Down The Christmas Tree?
Phone Chair – Phase II
My next problem I encountered was that it appeared that all of the seat pieces were too short. After assembling it, I realized that the front cross piece, the bottom … Continue Reading Phone Chair – Phase II
Phone Chair – Phase I
If you search the Internet for a phone chair, you are likely to find one of three different options. First, you might find an antique chair that you can sit … Continue Reading Phone Chair – Phase I
