by Ilona | Jul 17, 2008 | Handyman, home sweet home, to-do list
We’ve been on vacation in more ways than one- it sure is hard to get back in the groove sometimes. We need vacations , but they tend to mess up the flow of plans and work. I suppose they’re meant to… so maybe we just take too long a stretch of work...
by Ilona | Apr 21, 2008 | Handyman, life stories, my husband
Proverbs 18:22He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD.Hey, I am just trying to be helpful…like any good “helpmeet” would:)The back screened door works nicely and I am glad to keep the cats off the back porch… cat...
by Handyman | Apr 14, 2008 | Handyman, life stories, nuisance jobs, to-do list
Being the main gardener about these parts, springtime has me focused on garden chores and plans ( for myself!), but it always seems there are many unfinished tasks to remind the Handyman about. He gets distracted. So here is the sample conversation we recently had:ME:...
by Ilona | Dec 4, 2007 | d-i-yourselfers, Handyman, my husband
I think I should get you this for your desk, Handyman, as a testament to your “My Hero” status. As long as we are talking ‘home improvement’, your status is safe :)Somehow, though, I know you would more appreciate a six pack of Guinness…...
by Ilona | Oct 31, 2007 | Handyman, hindrances, maintenance, motivation
That is what I often say to my husband, the Handyman. He is one of those driven workers who puts his nose to the grindstone…. and I’m the flint who gives off the sparks, I guess. But I really think there is a deep truth in “to everything there is a...
by Ilona | Sep 17, 2007 | Handyman, kitchen, remodeling
Before I continue I would like to say that if I had realized all the work that I was going to be getting myself into, I would have somehow talked myself out of this project using whatever excuses I could think up: “it is way beyond my capability &...