Posted by: Brenda Kula | December 31, 2008

As all good things seem to, the year has gone quickly. It was this last day of 2007 that I began my blog, albeit under a different name and a different format. As many of you have previously stated when writing about blog anniversaries, I had no earthly idea where all of this was taking me. I couldn’t have imagined the friendships I’ve forged during the past twelve months. Or the delight I would find in keeping up with you all each day. (more…)

Posted by: Brenda Kula | December 30, 2008

My gardens aren’t, as they commonly say, anything to write home about right now. Only the pansies have braved the weather of the last few weeks. (more…)

Posted by: Brenda Kula | December 28, 2008

There was a time when I felt closed in when it rained outside. Now I can see my gardens, thanks to Robert the carpentry wizard and his creation of two entire walls of French doors. He knocked down many bricks to make this all possible. (more…)

Posted by: Brenda Kula | December 23, 2008

What few blooms I have just refuse to bloom. Must be lack of sun. And the shock of unseasonable cold weather. (more…)

Posted by: Brenda Kula | December 22, 2008

Her father walked into the room, baby girl in his arms. Here she is for all to see, vitals listed at the top. (more…)

Posted by: Brenda Kula | December 16, 2008

In less than 48 hours, my first granddaughter, little Marley Ross, should be born into this world. Tomorrow I shall drive the six hours to be with our small family in Oklahoma to welcome her. (more…)

Posted by: Brenda Kula | December 14, 2008

I received my Christmas present somewhat early. This afternoon in fact. I found heaven in a chair at Bed, Bath & Beyond in the form of a Homedics Roller Massaging Cushion. I sat down in the display in the store to try it out. I was a goner. It felt so good! I hope I wasn’t drooling as shoppers walked past me. (more…)

Posted by: Brenda Kula | December 12, 2008

You can’t see a lot of progress today. Robert worked on trimming the outside of the doors. The insulation up by the eaves is now covered. (more…)

Posted by: Brenda Kula | December 11, 2008

We’re almost there, as you can see. The room hasn’t been painted. The trim work is not all done. But it resembles a room. This is the first night I get to not have a tarp over the view! (more…)

Posted by: Brenda Kula | December 10, 2008

It is the sort of weather when you want to hole up inside and drink hot cocoa or coffee and eat sweet home-baked goodies. (more…)