If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed Congratulations! You have been to to Ship Full O’ Pirates over 100 times! Just thought you’d like to know. I guess y’all know we are preparing to move house for the first time in 18 years. This week is a big un-clutter [...]
Shelves Come, Shelves Go
When I woke up this morning I had no idea that today I would be getting a “new” book-shelf unit to replace my 40 year old unit I’ve been using for our school books. As is our custom, lately, Hubs and I have been enjoying our morning coffee out on the front porch. And since [...]
Hard Work Builds Character
And, boy, are my kids characters! Between the 100° afternoons that just won’t go away, and the looming stage 3 water restrictions (which, of course, means a rate hike) we are taking out the garden. And since we’ve decided not to plant a Fall garden, this is it for this house. No more gardening here [...]
Un-Clutter Gone Wild!!!
I have been a busy girl. Sometimes I get on a roll and ya just need to stay outta the way! Bring me empty boxes and take out these full ones and get back outta the way! Whew! Then I need to sit down with a big glass of ice water and try to breath [...]
Preparing to move. Gettin’ my head in the game!
It’s time to do stuff! I have to get my head in the game! Time to make a schedule. Time to stop thinking about moving in some romantic, someday when our lease is up, kinda way. I have 11 months to cull and organize our belongings. Hubs and I have decided not to plant a [...]
I need a plan
We’re moving!!!!! We’ve lived in this house since before ALL of the Cowboys were born. 18 years is a long time to live in a house. Our desire is to move out of town, get out of Sodom & Gomorrah. Head for the hills, Texas Hill Country that is. (now I feel like a backwards [...]






