http://margo.koroknaypalicz.com/blog life of a girl with glue Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:35:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We are starting Week #5 of the bathroom remodeling process. It should have only been a 2 week project, but things aren't always what they seem. Coordinating efforts between the trades was a nightmare, even though it was all planned out and timelined. It should have worked out... in a ... http://margo.koroknaypalicz.com/blog/2010/02/01/continuing-chaos/ We're into Day 4 of the bathroom remodeling and I've had to move out of my bath in search of one that has all necessary pieces functioning. Yesterday the shower/tub was taken out with a Saws-all and lots of sweat, leaving a big hole. More work to be ... http://margo.koroknaypalicz.com/blog/2010/01/07/what-used-to-be-the-shower/ The workmen including tile guys, electrician and plumber all descended on the house this morning to begin the two week long process of the renovation of 3 of our 4 bathrooms. Good thing we have that 4th bathroom that won't get touched so we have a workable toilet and ... http://margo.koroknaypalicz.com/blog/2010/01/04/and-so-the-demolition-begins/ My new wheels. Starting off the New Year riding in style. The week before Christmas we went up to Grand Rapids to look at cars. This was to be my Christmas present, however since I was getting one this spring, I don't really count it as a Christmas gift.. ... http://margo.koroknaypalicz.com/blog/2009/12/31/introducing/ Christmas always used to be so special for me, having the whole family together and just enjoying each others company. In years past, with everyone spread across the country, it wasn't so easy to be together so those times when we did gather were even more important. This year ... http://margo.koroknaypalicz.com/blog/2009/12/28/home-for-the-holidays/ Are you ready? I'm not. Not yet anyway. I could use another month to get prepared, to make cards, to decorate, to shop, to bake, to do all the things necessary. I haven't even started to shop because I'm basically clueless as to what to get my family. ... http://margo.koroknaypalicz.com/blog/2009/12/08/its-coming-the-holidays-are-coming/ Two weekends ago Bob and I took off for Chicago and for a taping of the NPR radio show, "Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me". We listen to it every Saturday and play along with the news quizzes and I was excited to be able to get tickets. Since we ... http://margo.koroknaypalicz.com/blog/2009/11/13/artful-weekends/ A few weeks ago we took the ferry across Lake Michigan to Wisconsin to visit my sister and the family. Even though we are a short boat ride across the lake, or a bit longer car ride through Chicago, it's been six months since I've seen them. Of course its ... http://margo.koroknaypalicz.com/blog/2009/08/22/trip-to-wisconsin/ That was a song by Perry Como that I used to sing to when I was a kid, about 3 or 4 years old, and amazingly still remember the words, most of them anyway. "Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket, Never let it fade away! Catch a falling star ... http://margo.koroknaypalicz.com/blog/2009/08/12/catch-a-falling-star/ Dog Days refer to the hottest, most sultry days of summer. It can also define a time period or event that is very hot or stagnant, or marked by dull lack of progress. This coming from Wikipedia. While we haven't had the sultry hot days the description claims, but ... http://margo.koroknaypalicz.com/blog/2009/07/24/dog-days/