Tuesday, February 11, 2014

so much for consistency!

I realize that I started off with grand hopes of blogging with some consistency and sharing thoughts, successes and challenges that cross my family's path. It just didn't happen. Why? Well, life happens and priorities shifted. I get distracted easily, come to find out and though I have/had great intentions, the IDEA of regular blogging just did not gel with the ACTION of blogging.

So, here I am. Attempting once again, to make some notes, share some thoughts and expose my world to yours.

Last posting was March 2013!  We haven't really done a lot to the house since moving in.  Fresh coat of paint in most of the rooms is about it. I've pinned a million ideas and would like to renovate the kitchen eventually, but managing our two boys and all that happens with them, has dominated my efforts. Here's a couple of photos to share. The Great Room and the color of my office - which I LOVE...




I also lost a very dear friend in November 2013 to an undetected enlarged heart. Which in many ways, is so fitting because she was one to give so much to the community, to her family and friends. I still can't believe she is gone and I feel robbed. I maintain a memorial page for her on Facebook: Remembering Ria, if you care to see it.  She was the mayor of misfits in Atlanta and abroad. Champion of underdogs and one hell of a chef.  She left an amazing wife and dear love and an entire community of best friends. RIP Ria Pell.  We miss you so very much.

Well, on that note, I'm sharing a photo of the two of us back in the late 90's. This is Ria and myself at a party I use to throw on Labor Day. Ria's on the left.  :)


I'll try to get back on here now and again, but realize, I can't make any promises.  :)