Author Archives: mark-diane

This Clash song has always been one of my favorites from an earlier age (turn it up as they say): It seems to be applicable to life changing events in general, but particularly so to abandoning ones comfortable “life position” … Continue reading →

It is time to stop candy coating this shit.  Today was tough.  Things…such a deceiving word…things I once held sacred are out the door.  This bed, once in my grandmother’s basement and my first apartment bed, is out the door … Continue reading →

Every deck needs a beer frig.  It’s a mandatory summer item here in the forest.  Yesterday, we sold ours.  Craigslist was rockin’.  Chimenea, storage bin, planter pots, white plastic chairs, old door, wheelbarrow, potting soil, and more.  Off to a … Continue reading →

This is the new back door.  Long hours manipulating it into place and hoping all goes well.  Oh, not so much.  Cheap locks turned into a frustrating afternoon.  New locks needed to be had.  However, other suggestions came to mind.  … Continue reading →

Look at that tender green new growth.  Throughout the years, we have planted trees, lilacs, honeysuckle, cherry trees, irises, a fabulous vegetable garden and much more. It is always exciting to see the new growth of the trees.  It is … Continue reading →

…and there we are.  The trailer, the family and a toasty fire. Now…we are at the headwind of loading and sorting and moving on.  

I think about stuff and walk upstairs and downstairs and outside.  The iris flowers are luminescent and I am trying to decide which ones will come to Whidbey.  I have cactus…everyone thinks they are very phallic…they are cacti. …and there … Continue reading →

The upstairs is totally empty and ready for the wood floor renewal.  That begins tomorrow.  Echoes reverberate throughout the house.  It is eerie and wrong and right. In front of me is a drawing done many years ago.  We will … Continue reading →

..and so it is done.  I walked out, alone.  On to the next chapter.  I came to the realization that the job changes I have made over the years have been to my advantage.  Time here and time there and … Continue reading →

Yesterday was perfect.  Territory Days, Jake Loggins Band, good beverages, good food, sunshine…just good. Today…back at packing and sorting and trashing and selling and donating and I am about done.  Mark is rewiring, adjusting doors, and he is done  We … Continue reading →