The Patio Project

The Patio Project

For the last 2 Sundays, I’ve worked on the patio at my new place.  Before, it was a dangerous sort of walk from the back door because you had to be careful where you stepped.  One could have easily twisted their ankle and since I get hurt enough without help, I...
Pocketbooks and Fishing Line

Pocketbooks and Fishing Line

Growing up, I was kind of a goody-two-shoes.  I really never did anything wrong.  I was only grounded once (a story for another time).  I lived my mischievousness out vicariously through others.  Thus, the story of the pocketbooks and fishing line. My friends and I...
The Super Bowl Party

The Super Bowl Party

* Not actual party. I went to a Super Bowl Party this past Sunday and saw a friend I hadn’t seen in almost ten years.  It was good to catch up on what had happened in our lives and even though we’ve emailed and stuff since we last saw each other, sometimes...
Rogaining My Life Away

Rogaining My Life Away

I’ve done it.  I ordered the generic version of Rogaine.  Minoxidil is the magic ingredient and it promises to restore my masculinity. I know the negatives.  It’ll make my scalp itch.  Maybe even dry it out some.  It may not work even for me.  And if it...
Romancing The Stone

Romancing The Stone

I’m beginning my Life 3.0 and this weekend was one of mile”stones” for me.  I bought a car, a 2004 Pontiac Aztek.  It’s ugly, I know … it’s so ugly I love it.  More on that later … I also finalized moving to a new house.  More...
Biltmore on a Budget

Biltmore on a Budget

 This past week, I took a vacation to Asheville.  I don’t live there yet but I’ve planned on moving there after the New Year.  So I figured that I should at least vacation there since I’ve never actually been.  So, to ring in the New Year, I took off...