Once Sanded and Thrice Coated

My husband knows stuff about furniture, like what matches what, and which era various items are from, and all sorts of things. I know very little about furniture other than the means of using various pieces, such as couches, tables, chairs, and the like. So shopping for our new homes furniture has been interesting. We…

Mrs. Jones

Last month, after what seemed like a lifetime of planning, preparation, and building anticipation, we got married! I went from having a common-Polish last name, to a common-Welsh last name. Ratajczak to Jones, just like that. It sure is easier to spell, but I've got to practice my cursive capital "J"s because my signature is…

Time for a Change

Do you ever the the itch that tells you nothing more than that you need some sort of change in your life? Your heart says "move to a new city!" but your brain makes you settle for getting a haircut. Your heart says "find a new line of work!" but your brain tells you to…