Author: Susan Wheeler Smith

 I love her markings. Even though she is Evil. Our Youth...on their knees...praying aloud. He was five. Be still my heart.Finally got some decorating done.Sister's hubs is making these...I told him he should be selling them.Peeling potatoes.Martha Stewart's pie...oldest made it.The cat/dog whisperer strikes again. They love him.

About 8 years ago, I lost 45 pounds. I needed to lose 45 pounds. I worked out 2-3 hours a day. I cut out sugar and flour and anything fried and felt like I was starving most of the time. But I lost 45 pounds.I've since gained that 45 pounds back. Plus a few *cough* [...]

I an not doing resolutions this year. I never stick with them, anyway. Except for the year I swore I was going to completely quit smoking, even though I rarely smoked at all anymore, and then I came down with a case of the flu that was so wicked, I lost about 4 days of [...]

The truck has had a short in the dash panel for the last few months. Finally have it figured out and getting it fixed today. I have mixed feelings about it. Since I couldn't see what speed I was driving at night, I could legitimately say, "but officer! See? My dashboard isn't lit up so [...]

 View from my back porch ChloeHappy Little Corner of my Desk

I love Thursday. It's so...random. It's not Sunday...the Sabbath; it's not Monday...the beginning of the work week; it's not Tuesday...catch up day; it's not Wednesday...hump day. It's not Friday...the end of the work week/beginning of the weekend. It's not Saturday...the weekend. See? Totally Random, is our Thursday. Perfect for putting down the often useless, always [...]

I have always been a hoarder collector of fine things stuff. I love knick knacks. I love collections of anything: buttons, ornaments, seashells, dishes, books (oh my word...the books!). If an emotional and/or family attachment is added to it...I will hold on for dear life.As you can imagine, the above addiction leads to clutter. Lots [...]

I have been working on a post this morning. It just didn't come together like I wanted it to/thought it should. So I'm stepping back to punt.we (Wild Boy and I) both fell back asleep this morning. ugh.he was late to school, grumpier than usual and I have mommy-guilt out the wazoo.and it's drizzling.it's already 8:25 [...]

Continuing from the discussion on facebook...http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=524072574, so y'all don't think I've completely gone to the dark side I'll share my lunch dilemma with you. I had this for breakfast. An Amazing Meal, by Amazing Grass. Here is the link. It really wasn't that bad. I used lactose-free milk (I had it and wanted to use it up. [...]

Well, it's Saturday and we are NOT in Dumfries. Woo-hoo!We are officially on "stand down." At Greensprings today (Jackson Court, for those who know anything about GS), Grandad signed the contract for his 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath apartment. Move in date is December 30; earlier if his apartment is ready (new carpet, floors, counters, paint, [...]