Category Archives: daily living

We’ve had about $300 a month for groceries since we got here. I can do that for 2 of us. This month tho, the utility bill was $645. The City said it was because I used my ac and water … Continue reading →

This sounds so good to me 🙂 Amish Church Soup 1 onion, chopped 1/2 stick of butter 3 cups cooked navy beans 4 cups milk bread, cut into bite sized pieces salt and pepper to taste Instructions In a large … Continue reading →

So I’ve been alone for quite a while now except for the people across the street. Sometimes I think I will go insane. Even though I can discuss it, I can’t go to church. It’s just not me. G has … Continue reading →

Night after night, my sleep is disturbed. I’m not comfortable without Steve here with me. This morning, as I do every morning, I greet the sun and say my Thank yous in the early morning light. I am comfortable enough … Continue reading →

Not hurting particularly, just can’t sleep. Last time I couldn’t sleep, I was worrying over not having the money to get Steve here. This time I’m worrying over what to do with G. shit. 4am is early. Rolling around inside … Continue reading →

It’s now the end of July and things went a bit wonky before they straightened out. WE BOUGHT THE HOUSE! We got moved for the most part – important things like guitar, books, cats and hubby still aren’t here. We’ve … Continue reading →

A whole month has passed and after canceling the purchase on the house, the people pulled their stuff together and we got a call saying we could have the house. They messed us around and cost us extra money in … Continue reading →

Adult family infighting just popped my house buying attempt.

Still no signed papers. We have decided that if it doesn’t happen this week, we will move on and find another house. After days of not sleeping, not breathing, waiting, hoping, fighting negatives from non-action, living from boxes because we … Continue reading →

So the closing didn’t happen today as promised and I have to say I’m terribly disappointed. Donna, the RA, swears there is nothing to worry about, we simply need to be patient. Patience is not my strong point.