Happy August everyone!  Our grandsons from Seattle visited us recently and I thought it would be nice to get a few Koi fish for our little pond in the backyard.  It would be something they could “help” me with.  Needless … Continue reading →

My first initial title for this blog post was going to be “the faces of fear in 2020” but I thought I should catch your eye with something a little more positive?  I am usually a glass half full person, … Continue reading →

It was our second official day back in September and we were faced with a challenge right off the bat.  A guest was arriving with a very long list of demands:  two fans in the room, no feathers, no perfumes, … Continue reading →

What happens when you start to renovate a 107 year old Mansion??  You fill up 5 dumpsters, you have constant dust in everything, you become very familiar with historical city codes, and you hear the words over and over….”Leslie, we … Continue reading →

This week will mark our 5 month anniversary for owning the Mansion.  Every single day, I am reminded about the saying “you are never too old to learn”.  That has certainly been the case as I learn something new each … Continue reading →

Hello everyone!  Two years ago this month, I started my sourdough starter.  After numerous previous tries (and failures), this one has thrived.  In doing my research for this process, I learned that you must name your starters.  You name them … Continue reading →

Warning:  this post contains satire and snarkiness (yes, that is a word – I looked it up) I love it when the phone rings.  I love talking to potential customers on the phone, answering their questions about the mansion, and … Continue reading →