Closing

In an slight attempt at reducing some of my committments, I am not going to be writing at this blog in the future. I am leaving it open for awhile if anyone wants to read what is already here but from today, I will be posting stories and photos and, of course, artwork, over at on Life and Creating. That was my original intention when I started blogging and somehow I ended up with a few too many blogs. I hope you'll join me there (where you will also find links to my other blogs)!

Thank you for visiting!

What else can I fit into this week?

I know I have been away from the blog for a bit but I have a good excuse - my husband is on vacation and I have had a lot going on this week. To start, we spent three days in Chicago - one and a half at a friends' daughter's wedding and the other day and a half at my sister-in-law's (she lives in the heart of Chicago). The trip was nice and even a bit relaxing as we didn't try to get to any touristy things in Chicago. Been there, done that.

Got home Monday and I worked on Tuesday. Nothing too excited there. But I did do some shopping at Lowe's and was preparing for yard work sometime during the week. Like starting the very next day.

Wednesday - my normal day off - had me running more errands including a stop at the lab for my yearly blood tests. A little grocery shopping, that sort of thing and then home to a plumber repairing replacing my garbage disposal and hubby priming my garage (paiting will wait till Fall, I think). Wednesday evening hubby went out of town to a ball game with our daughter, son-in-law and his Dad. I spent the evening hanging out with my friend Kathy at Beaner's where we caught up on all sorts of odds and ends.

Thursday, I was back to work. Got home just in time to write the check for the painter who painted my bathroom. So glad I didn't have to do that job. But the trim (and some wallpaper) is all me. Sometime. When I get to it. Spent the rest of Thursday taking care of this and that around the house and yard. And taking son to his evening class.

Friday, I started out early and worked on the yard, weeding and mulching. Then on to cleaning the newly painted bathroom. The shower met Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and WOW, were my arms killing me when I was done scrubbing! Then I took a break and went to check out the new Hollywood Casino with hubby and son. That was fun. Fun like I could go there once a month. But that wouldn't be good for my wallet. So I will abstain. Came home and continued with some cleaning.

Saturday, early again, finish up the yard work (still haven't touched the back!), finished up the cleaning in the house - didn't think I would ever get to the end of that! - cooked dinner, finished reading a book, watered plants, helped hubby replace my dryer vent, got homework ready for son, and blogging. Yes, I did that too.

Now I need a nap. And a vacation of my own. In a clean house. Where nothing needs to be done. Yeah, like that's ever gonna happen!

Hope you had a good week!

Left Over Pie post

I am a contributing writer at a new blog, Left Over Pie. Started when one of my favorite bloggers, June Gardens of Bye, Bye, Pie almost quit blogging. And the community of commentors couldn't - wouldn't - just go quietly into the night. So we started a little blog ourselves. And tonight I posted about my husband making a decision about what to wear to a wedding tomorrow. Click on over and read my post there. And if you really want to read some funny, join us at Bye, Bye, Pie. June is a hoot!