All in a day’s work

Ever wonder what it might be like to be a nurse?  These days, jobs like mine – in the healthcare world – are among the most secure.  I do live farther away from my place of work than most people, obviously it’s my choice to drive a long way.   You know what?  For me, it’s worth [...]

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We play the waiting game

We got a call last night from our wonderful Palm Springs Realtor, telling us that one of our offers was NOT accepted.  The owners (a bank) took an offer that was higher than ours.  Oh well.  It’s ok, there are no tears shed here.  Now we wait until at least next week to hear about [...]

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Snippets of life

It’s been a very strange “spring” here.  The constant rain and grey skies are downright depressing.  Last night there was snow falling on Snoqualmie Pass!  This is simply unheard of  in June.  For the first time that I can remember, I haven’t filled my back deck containers/pots with flowers- yet.  Digging in mud is simply [...]

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What’s with all the Canadian babies?

I don’t normally write political posts – not that I don’t have plenty of my own political views and opinions -  so this is not a political post … or is it?  Not really.  First off I must prequel this by saying that I love Canadians!  I mean it!  I’m married to one!  And we have [...]

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Tearing my hair out

Yes, tearing my hair out!  An expression of supreme frustration – and it’s sure how I felt yesterday at work.  Normally I consider myself a very patient and laid back sort of person, but I hit the wall yesterday.  I don’t think anyone really knew it – not that it helps to keep things bottled [...]

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