"Mississippi is like my mother. I am allowed to complain about her all I want, but God help the person who raises an ill word about her around me, unless she is their mother too." -Kathryn Stockett This has always been one of my favorite quotes. It resonates with me on a spiritual level, because,... Continue Reading →
DIY Struggles: 1991 “Antiques”
My kitchen cabinets are finally done! I can’t believe it! After a month and a half of stepping over doors and trying to figure out how to neatly stack paint/sanding/cleaning supplies in my kitchen, I can finally put it all to bed and just enjoy my work. I am so proud of them! And in... Continue Reading →
Homeowning and Insurancing
Oh, man. Is it Monday?? It’s not? Oh. Ok. Cool. Today, I have a story to tell that outlines the very reason this blog has its title. Nothing can ever just be simple. Even when you hire people to make the tedious things easier for you. You still have to rely on those people to... Continue Reading →
A Little Dose of Realness
I may get some behind-the-back talk for this post, but I want to clear one thing up before I get into it. I am not looking for sympathy. If I could change the fact that this is a thing I have to deal with, I totally would. However, the majority of this blog, along with... Continue Reading →
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