when the cat’s away

Sherry | March 16, 2010

For several years now, since its invention, Mauri and I kiddingly add “flat-screen TV” to our Costco shopping list. Once the big moment arrived to actually make the purchase, half of Newberg showed up at Costco to witness our extravagance.
Somehow our listmaking continued to include “F-STV”—for old-time’s sake. Last weekend, while I was at the coast [...]

hearts

Sherry | February 14, 2010

As you know, if you read my last post, today is just another day for us, not Valentines Day. But since the rest of you celebrate VD today, I thought I’d give you some hearts and love thoughts from our own home to yours.

I don’t feel at home with a lot of clutter, but for [...]

the old back door

Sherry | November 20, 2009

While I was in Michigan putting the finishing touches on my life as a Carlson and planning a wedding, Mauri was here in Newberg tearing a carport off of his house and overseeing the addition of a bedroom, office, and garage. In the demolition he set aside the old back door, recognizing its charm. After [...]