I changed the furnace filters yesterday. It’s become an odd tradition of sorts — every three months on the anniversary of Alan’s death, I change the furnace filters. It makes no sense, but that’s one random thing I did on the day Alan died. The garage is coming along well, … Continue reading →
I didn’t post on the thirteenth month, but I was aware of it. Work has started on the garage. Boards on the North and Wasteland wall will be turned the proper way, and primer is being applied to the entire garage. The lanterns will be going to their new home … Continue reading →
What’s the focus for the next year? I’ll keep working on renovating the house — I installed a new post and mailbox today. The old post rotted out. I have three sets of sturdy steps. The leak into the downstairs bathroom appears to be halted. On Monday, we’ll pull scaffolding … Continue reading →
One Year. I’ve accomplished quite a bit. In 2023, I focused on the immediate requirements for probate. In 2024, I’m focusing on finding new homes for stuff I no longer need and getting repairs/renovations completed on the house. I anticipate this will be a five-year process. I try to be … Continue reading →
A couple of weeks ago the funeral home calmed to let me know Alan’s marker has arrived from the VA and I could pick it up. I wanted to get it placed before his birthday next month, so today was the day. His older daughter and her husband met me … Continue reading →
I now have a working bathroom in the shop. This will help.
Continue reading →I’ll begin working on transforming the shop soon. This is the starting point.
Continue reading →Ten months. So close to a year. So many processes that needed to be completed have been completed. There are so very many more to go, and I’m slowly (glacially) working through those things. It’s a lot, and it needs to be done, but I’m not at a point where … Continue reading →
Some days are better than others, and I still have some days that aren’t where I’d like to be. Even so, life has settled into a rhythm. I’m still waiting for the work I mentioned last month to be completed — weather has been a factor. I believe the mineral … Continue reading →
Happy Thanksgiving! In the seven months since Alan’s passing, I have been incredibly blessed by friends, family, and acquaintances who have made this incredibly difficult process infinitely easier. Prayers are answered daily. Pray for your friends and loved ones. you may not know what they need, but I guarantee you … Continue reading →