This story is very depressing to me. My husband and I have saved diligently for retirement so we won't be in this position. I know sometimes life throws some bad things peoples' way, but I'm doing all I can to make sure we can weather the storms.
http://finance.yahoo.com/retirement/article/112417/homeowner-no-savings-some-options
Anyone else out there feel good about their retirement savings?
Peace out,
Zuzu
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Yard Work
I'm starting on the front flower bed. I have to do it in phases due to my Fibromyalgia. I get very sore from doing all the bending, weeding, spreading, planting, so I have to do a little at a time.
When we first moved into this house, I had to get a LOT of grass out of the bed. That took quite a bit of time. About 3 weeks ago, I seriously pruned the 4 Knockout rose bushes. I've never had rose bushes before and I'm not sure how long these are going to remain! I will see how they look. The main reason is those DANG thorns. I'd rather have "user friendly" plants to deal with.
Last weekend I removed 1 dead shrub and 2 "climbing" shrubs that I just didn't like.
Today I spread out 4 big bags of manure/mulch and worked that into the soil. My project this week is to get 3 new shrubs that match the ones in the bed right now and plant those.
About mid-April, I will plant the flowers and put cover mulch on top and I will be DONE ! ! !
I like the fact that this house only has the front flower bed. In our old house, we put them on ALL sides of the house. Add to that, most were shrubs that had to be trimmed. Somehow my husband and I fell into the routine that since he mowed, my job was to take care of the flower beds. So that was a HUGE pain for me. That's why I like this new house and it's single, reasonably-sized flower bed!!
Peace out,
Zuzu
When we first moved into this house, I had to get a LOT of grass out of the bed. That took quite a bit of time. About 3 weeks ago, I seriously pruned the 4 Knockout rose bushes. I've never had rose bushes before and I'm not sure how long these are going to remain! I will see how they look. The main reason is those DANG thorns. I'd rather have "user friendly" plants to deal with.
Last weekend I removed 1 dead shrub and 2 "climbing" shrubs that I just didn't like.
Today I spread out 4 big bags of manure/mulch and worked that into the soil. My project this week is to get 3 new shrubs that match the ones in the bed right now and plant those.
About mid-April, I will plant the flowers and put cover mulch on top and I will be DONE ! ! !
I like the fact that this house only has the front flower bed. In our old house, we put them on ALL sides of the house. Add to that, most were shrubs that had to be trimmed. Somehow my husband and I fell into the routine that since he mowed, my job was to take care of the flower beds. So that was a HUGE pain for me. That's why I like this new house and it's single, reasonably-sized flower bed!!
Peace out,
Zuzu
Friday, March 4, 2011
S P R I N G ! ! !
While Fall is my favorite season, there is nothing like beautiful, warm weather after Winter. Especially a bad one like we just went through. Time for some yard work.
Peace out,
Zuzu
Peace out,
Zuzu
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Happy New Year, Happy Valentine's Day, Happy President's Day
Well, at least I can say "Happy Saint Patrick's Day" and not be late!! And I didn't mention MLK Day because is it really proper to say "Happy" for that? Not too sure about that.
I don't do New Year's resolutions because I know I won't keep them, but maybe I will attempt to update this blog more often.
Anyway, Happy 2011.
Peace Out,
Zuzu
I don't do New Year's resolutions because I know I won't keep them, but maybe I will attempt to update this blog more often.
Anyway, Happy 2011.
Peace Out,
Zuzu
Saturday, December 25, 2010
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and all the best in 2011.
Peace On Earth,
Zuzu
Peace On Earth,
Zuzu
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Yes, I'm alive!
I never professed to be a blogger and my long absence is proof. I do have an excuse. I've been busy househunting and moving.
We were in our old house 20 years so it's been quite a shock to my system. I am very much a creature of habit and I've been totally thrown off balance with the move! I'm working diligently on developing my new routines so I'll feel more settled.
We love the much needed larger space. I can't say we'll stay here 20 years but it's a great house and we love it.
Peace out,
Zuzu
We were in our old house 20 years so it's been quite a shock to my system. I am very much a creature of habit and I've been totally thrown off balance with the move! I'm working diligently on developing my new routines so I'll feel more settled.
We love the much needed larger space. I can't say we'll stay here 20 years but it's a great house and we love it.
Peace out,
Zuzu
Friday, July 30, 2010
R.I.P. Sweet Jasmine
Our 17 year old cat, Jasmine, died on Wednesday. She lived a good, long life and we will miss her.
Zuzu
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