Some cook, I sew and write: creativity brings joy

Recently I had a soul defining moment that I've been dodging for YEARS. It's called RETIREMENT, and it's LOOMING over us like someone else's nightmare. And it has another name:  DEBT.  I finally had enough about a year ago.  Jim quit his job and went to the more risky venture of contracting his services.  In the process, he finally started getting paid closer to what he is worth. And nothing changed.  Okay, his diet plan got easier to pay for.  But that was it. How did that happen?  I know because I've always kept track of our money, but I didn't control it.  We simply responded to need and concerns.  We've tried very hard to teach our kids to avoid some common mistakes, mistakes that are labeled as DEBT.  Both of our sons have bought their cars with cash. And then one son wrecked his car.  Yucky lesson.  It doesn't look too bad, does it?  But you can't see the underside. You can see the flat tire but you...

So like most of you, much has happened within the past month.  My eldest twin son saved and bought his first car:  The really odd part is actually having my car anytime I want it for at least the next week until my daughter gets home from Snow College! He also raked up the forest worth of leaves in our back yard.  That pile doesn't look very tall but you need to understand that I'm looking down at them.  Our house (and patio) stands on a hill above the level of that playset.  Both of my sons bagged those leaves which filled 8 or 9 of those big contractor-sized leaf and debris bags! Biscuits and chicken.  Definitely not a diet food but tasty! Now my latest quilting finish: I finished the quilt top and have purchased the backing and batting.  Now it sits on a chair.  Waiting. My other twin son treated me to dinner at Taqueria Tres Hermanos Thursday night.  It was a lovely night out with him! Finally st...