As 2013 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the year’s ups and downs. I’ve been thinking about the good points and the…
Today has not been my best day. I knew it would be a hard one, as I was saying goodbye to my parents ahead of…
Remember when I told you that I moved into a lovely new flat? And how I went on about how massive the place is? Well,…
There is a fabulous literary festival in Stirling this weekend, and I’ve managed to catch a bit of it today. Bloody Scotland celebrates the amazing…
Today is moving day! Which means I’m kind of busy. Which means just a short post to share a video tour of the new digs.…
I alluded to a big step toward a happier future the other day, but also said I wouldn’t share the big(ish) news just yet. Only…
Today marks one year since I hit the reset button on my future. Yes, it’s been one year since I moved back to my beautiful,…
I used to buy expensive booze. I had a collection of fine wines and expensive whiskies. I had top-shelf Cognacs and the best small batch…
Back in November I talked about the practice of “making do” in my efforts to host a Thanksgiving dinner for friends. I was really pleased…
When I moved to Scotland in August, I sent a couple of large boxes by sea—hoping they’d arrive before Thanksgiving. They didn’t. But they did…
I got the keys to my new flat this morning and have spent the day traipsing up and down several flights of stairs to get…
Do you remember about a month ago when I told you I was working on a new afghan for my new flat and that my…
I’ve spent a bit of time packing today. Wow, it seems like I’m doing that a lot lately. But I hope it’s a while before…
Since the beginning of June, I’ve been a bit remiss about organising my digital files. I think I got a bit crazy with my foster…
Before I graduated from university money was tight. My adult life, until shortly before I got married, was spent not spending money. No, really. Money…
I arrived in Scotland nearly two months ago, and am now on my own for the first time. In fact, I am on my own…
For the first time in my life, I am crocheting something for me. Yep, I’m making a pretty red ripple afghan throw for the couch…
The home I had in America was my dream home. Paul and I spent more than two years searching for the perfect place to raise…
Earlier today I mentioned that there was some good news in my search for a flat and I have been asked by a couple of…
Well, I’ve done some more thinking on my flat search and have decided to increase my accommodation budget. The decision was made after looking at…