The author discusses adapting their bungalow to suit their disability needs while minimizing maintenance. Key changes include renovating the bathroom, simplifying the kitchen, and redesigning living spaces for functionality. They prioritize creating a studio and flexible guest accommodations, ultimately favoring practicality and comfort over unnecessary guest rooms. The transformation aims for a cozy, manageable home.
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From Grief to Growth: Reclaiming Life After a Loved One’s Passing
It is strange. I feel that my life can be split into three distinct times. Before Roland, with Roland and after Roland. If you are new here, I ought to say that Roland was my husband. He passed away suddenly on Boxing Day 2023. Before Roland I was a person driven by something intangible. Something… Continue reading From Grief to Growth: Reclaiming Life After a Loved One’s Passing
From Embroidery to Blogging: Finding My Voice Again
Why should I start writing the blog again? I found myself talking to my embroidery because I don't have a Roland to sound out what I am feeling. That and hugs have to be the worst. I miss both so much. So, I thought I would write it down. But then I wander if I… Continue reading From Embroidery to Blogging: Finding My Voice Again
Embracing Change: Leaving My City Home for the Countryside
I am leaving my house. Yes, the house me and R designed and adapted to be our forever home. With him gone I do find a huge comfort in the memories I have. The wall he built and the way the biofolds angle so that they will get more sun. Everything is just as we… Continue reading Embracing Change: Leaving My City Home for the Countryside
Resolutions
Can you make resolutions if you still have stuff to do? Me and my fella were driving back from collecting a new tablet (it wasn't working properly) when I said that you could feel the days lengthening. He agreed and said he felt better. The shortest day this year, the winter solstice was the 21st… Continue reading Resolutions
Family and writing
I was reading the latest Myslexia and in there is an article suggesting that you have to be brave in order to write about your family. Now I thought that this would mean only autobiography and biography books, but no - they look at all books. We are taught that we must write what we… Continue reading Family and writing
Kate Murray - Cleaver 