I know. The ambivalence has been compelling ... and powerful for such a long time. Three months ago virtually to the day, my cards said this needed to end. But ... I'm stubborn. And I have a soft spot

Good grief! He's walking already!

Been there. Done that. All of it. And oh, how I do wish you luck.

What a beautiful violin -- and what a very interesting post explaining it all. I hope it lives up to your expectations ... and performs well for you for a whole lotta years.

She's so little!! (Although I know it probably didn't feel like that to you at all when she was coming through the front door!!)

Also, doesn't omitting the egg yolks keep it from gelling completely? Just wondering.

This sounds so much like something I know as tapioca (Never heard of "sago.") ... that I went to see if it was the same thing by a different name. They're similar (says the internet), but not

Impressive set of photos. Second one of the Plaza hotel is especially nice!

Reminds me of this one I saw and saved the other day.

I love what that first building does with the reflections!

That's quite the mischievous elfin twinkle in your eye -- in your new closing pic.

Here is the shower. Tell me you can't fit eight people in there. Seriously. Well, that's an interesting visual.

I must admit I got lost in the story of the house, too. If it were in the middle of nowhere ... on dry land, in the woods or in the desert, it would appeal to me more. Not right out there in the middle

"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it" Now there's an interesting quote. I think I'll monkey with the tense a bit and steal it.

My God, how much your "then and now" dialogue reminds me of myself. I may have to do my own list on this. Neat idea and format.

basically if I am not careful bending over some of my intestines bulge out of my chest. WAY too much information!!!

Wondering why he'd try to convince Social Security he was younger? (See ... I read these. And I ask questions. )

So, I have to ask ---> how did the people at the cafe feel about you all traipsing down to use their bathroom a dozen times a day? I mean it's not like they aren't going to notice after a while.

being the hottest day EVER in the UK, a host of insects trying to eat me alive and a mass of sweat all the way around. Oh, yeah!! That sounds delightful.

However do you get the proportions right -- and not wind up with either bricks or something that won't even hold together?