Job Update

Well, it didn't happen. I was e-mailed this morning and told that the positions had both been filled. I have to say that I am a bit disappointed. I thought things were looking good for this one.

I am not sure where to go from here. I am feeling a little lost. I need to find my way.

More later.

Notice Anything New???

Money from Heaven

It is funny how, when you have a budget, money seems to come out of nowhere. We received an $850 check from Publix yesterday. It will put us about 2-3 months closer to getting out of debt! It is truly heaven sent.

Yard in Progress - Before and After

Paul and I (emphasis on Paul) have been working on the back yard the last 2 weekends. I have to say, it is coming along. If you have been here recently, you would remember the mish-mosh that was our back yard. The paths had grass and weeds growing on them, they were strewn with pots, and the berry bushes were perhaps a bit overgrown. The other paths were partially covered with gravel, with a healthy dose of weeds growing in it. And, you really could not walk on them for all of the pots in the way. It looked like this...

Now, after a lot of hard work on Paul's part, it is looking much improved! Paul spent quite a few hours removing the weeds and grass from the path. Then we both placed pavers on the ground to make stepping stones on the path. We also moved the fire pit to a more usable location, surrounding it with a paver patio and using some of that gravel underneath (my idea!!). Finally, we laid cedar mulch down on the path. The result is quite attractive, if I do say so myself!

What a difference!!!

It's Independence Day!

On this day in 1776, our forefathers saw fit to declare independence from Great Britain. It is in these words that we have since lived our lives.

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, tha all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness."

To those of you who have valiantly fought to preserve these freedoms, and to the families of these brave men and women, we can never thank you enough.


Happy 4th of July!