I blog, I write, I am active on several discussion boards, and on Facebook. I am relatively ‘out there’ on the internet, and feel it is important to do so. For the most part, I really enjoy it. But there is a part of me that guardedly remains secretive. I have somewhat of a public… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Daily Life
My Summer of Letting Go
This summer has been quite an amazing one for me so far. No exciting trips or adventures, but more a quiet change of mind-set and attitude. I have just decided to “let go”. Now this does not come easily for me. I have a tendency to plan, scheme, worry and envision certain outcomes to things. … Read more »
The Fifth of July
Ahhh, the Fifth of July, how sweet the sound! Or silence, rather. I managed to make it through yet another year of ear-blasting pyrotechnics in the neighborhood. We live in an area where fireworks are still legal to shoot off, and man, does everyone around here take advantage of that. Endless hours of BOOM, CRACK,… Read more »
Clotheslines, and Spiders, and Bees! Oh, My!
I suppose I should be elated that we’ve finally gotten a couple of “nice” days wedged in between the ever-present clouds and rain? As a 100% laundry air-dryer, I pay even greater attention to the weather, always aware of when it is the right time to hang out on the clothesline. When there is a… Read more »
Rainy Days and Laundry
Take a look at the sky in this picture. This was just taken today from my backyard and has become a constant sight around here day after day. Gray, cloudy, rainy weather has gripped us all spring. Cool temperatures too. There have been a few days of sunshine, which have been glorious, but the dark… Read more »
Confession: I Cut My Own Hair
I recently saw a profile of famed hairdresser, Frederic Fekkai, on CBS Sunday Morning. What caught my attention was not his success, fame, family, or debonair handsomeness; it was the fact that he charges $750 for a haircut. A bloody haircut! I just had to laugh because despite all the luxurious surroundings in his salon,… Read more »
I'm Marilyn, and I'm obsessed with vintage clothing, thrift stores, clotheslines, and Chanel. Welcome to my down-to-earth world!