spiral@home's Profile

Is that a real Banksy on the wall?

I tried to do just that - for years - in the condo my ex-husband and I bought just before our son was born. In fact, I ended up living there with my ex for longer than we were there together. But in the end it never really was home after he left, and I now believe I did myself, and more importantly my son, a huge disservice by staying there so long. It took a completely horrific new (chain-smoking) neighbor downstairs to finally force me to put the place on the market and get out. It hasn't sold yet, but I'm now renting in a new town, in a place I absolutely adore, with a landlady I love and a new life for myself and my son. Staying just didn't work for me. I'm happy now, but wish I hadn't waited so long.

The tech accessories are cool, but I wouldn't be caught dead in that outfit!

That's a BIG prison cell.

Does your town or one near you have an annual garden tour? Mine does and I've found it incredibly helpful in terms of ideas, inspiration and learning about which native plants work best in my microclimate (I'm near the ocean).

The best thing about living in the PNW is that it's almost impossible for things not to grow. I lived there years back and everything in my garden was always happy. Just make sure you're growing native species and you'll be fine.

LOL- I kept thinking 'man, this place looks just like Falling Water!' D'oh!!

Am I the only person who prefers the 'before' pic?

I went to the market in Boston last year and was very disappointed - it was tiny, and not outside. It was in one small marquee-style tent that was overheated and crowded. No fresh air, no entertainment, no food or mulled cider ... I won't bother going this year. Just have to wait until I can afford to fulfill my dream of going to Stockholm for the markets some day!

That's horrible. Just sayin'

Well, I am one of a divorced couple, and I worry that our son is not getting the benefit of the traditional family holiday that my siblings and I enjoyed growing up. This year, my ex is spending Christmas with his new girlfriend's family. Fine, except that it's a 'Daddy' year, which means not only will my son not see his Mom (and my family, who he is very close to), but he will be spending the holiday with virtual strangers. I'm a mess!! I hope as he grows older he will choose to do what HE most wants to do, because he is having to spend his childhood doing what his parents' breakup has imposed upon him.