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Probably better than my idea of using a ladder to get to the rafters in the garage!

Great idea! But since I live in a single story house it won't work.

One thing I really don't like about living by myself is having to fold king size sheets. I end up spreading them on the bed and then folding them.

Stella's first selfie!

I will definitely share pics when it's done. It's a wreck right now. Had a major flood in there in early November and I'm tired of it being torn apart. I am excited to get it done, partly because I'm tired of brushing my teeth in the kitchen! But it's been hard to get things done when I've had a lot of other stuff to deal…

I have "decision paralysis" - trying to chose everything for the bathroom is driving me nuts. I want someone to give me 3 options and not 80,000,000 options.

Despite being vaccinated, boosted and careful I started having symptoms Monday and tested positive. Have no clue where I picked it up (although I probably have not been as careful the last couple of months as I was previously). Congestion, fever and very tired. The congestion has started clearing up but still running a…

We had the same issue when my husband died, some people were not comfortable being in a crowded space and the weather didn't allow for an outdoor funeral. We set up a Zoom link for those who couldn't be here which worked well. And no one got sick (at least not that they told me). It really sucks that people have to make…

Sorting husband's clothes. What's good enough to give to people I know, what gets donated, what is now rags, when is just trash. So many piles!

Trying to convince myself to go make dinner after sorting stuff all day. Where did all this stuff come from?

Q needed his cuddles today.

I have been living for 2 months with a partial bathroom after a major leak. I want to be able to wash my hands in the bathroom! In the contractor's defense, I put everything on hold due to personal reasons for a couple of weeks and then we had holidays. But still, I am now ready to have the remodel done!

Dealing with family is hard sometimes. When my husband was going through cancer treatment and even after I had strict rules about being in contact with him at our home. Not super harsh, but stuff like wear a mask, if you aren't vaccinated take a home test before coming over - just common sense stuff. The members of the…

I'm right there with you. I had a major leak in my (only) bathroom 6 weeks ago and I'm still living with a plywood floor and no sink (I admit I put the work on hold for a couple of weeks). I decided to do the remodel I've been wanting since it's torn up anyway but I need the quote for the repairs for the insurance company…

My neighbor asked if he could put some Christmas lights on my house for me. It was so sweet of him and they look great!

Thank you so much. I am trying hard to take care of myself and be at peace with his being gone. After 30 years it is hard not to expect him to be there when I turn around. Thank you Reenie, very good suggestions. The hospice nurse lit an electronic candle shortly after he died and I actually talk to it sometimes. Now I…

Thank you, that makes perfect sense and actually is helpful. I was my husband's caretaker for more than a year and we knew from the time of diagnosis that he was terminally ill, we were just trying to buy some more time. I know he would want me to be happy. Quieting my mind right now is the hard part.

Thanks everyone for the sympathy and hugs. It all seems so surreal still. I just keep going one step at a time for now. I'm just grateful that I was able to keep him at home and his passing was peaceful.

My husband passed last week. All the relatives and friends left yesterday after the funeral and I am rather grateful to have some time to myself. I so loved having them here and showing their love, but some quiet time to myself is really needed. Everyone here has been so kind the last year, you all should know how much it…

Listening to the industrial dryers going in my bathroom and waiting on plumbers to reinstall the toilet. Can't wait to get it all dried out so they can give me the estimate for actual repairs. :s

Thank you - you are right (as usual). I appreciate all the prayers and good thoughts being sent our way. They really do help!

Thanks Reenie - you are so sweet!

You made me laugh! Thank you!

I am so darn tired. My husband has had a hard time sleeping at night so the hospice team changed up his medications so he actually slept 7 hours last night (which means I slept 5). I really want a nap but I'm trying to keep up with my job, the pets, the house and everything else. I am really grateful we've had more time…

Neither my husband or I wanted kids and we never changed our minds. We love kids, have a blast with the nieces and nephews and are close with all 15 of them. Over the years we have had a few of them live with us off and on. But we never changed our minds about having our own through 30 years of marriage. I think if one of…

I suddenly started getting on-line receipts from stores I never shopped at in another state. After researching I figured out that someone with my name had an email account almost identical to mine. Hope she never needs those receipts!

Calling plumbers because my floor around the toilet is now stained purple (I think a leaky seal? ). And I can hear water running when I'm in the kitchen but can't track down where it's coming from.

I wish I had really good advice for you that would make everything easier, but I'm in the same boat. Between caring for my husband, coordinating with the hospice team, trying to work, making sure the animals are cared for, etc., etc., etc., there is just too much. And if I get an hour to myself (after everyone is asleep…

Mostly right now I just push through it and keep doing what has to be done. I'm sure I'm going to crash one day, but I keep praying it won't be in the next couple of months. On occasion, all the people and critters will be asleep early and I get an hour or so to myself when I can watch TV or read a book and eat ice cream.

I have a really bad habit of pouring myself a cup of coffee to take with me in the car and then leaving it sitting on the kitchen counter.