Coming Home
From as early as I can remember, and for as long as my grandparents lived on the McCurdy farm, there was a black safe on one side of my grandparents’ bed. Grandpa C.R. used it as his nightstand; on top there were two ashtrays overflowing with his Masonic pins, tie tacks, cufflinks, and spare change....
Featured Quotations – April
These lessons really suck…don’t listen to me. – Becky I would really feel awkward if I lived in a meth house in a historic district. – Sarah Oh crap – there are the houses again. – Lisa I think it’s telling when there are safety glasses sitting next to the coffee...
Our Walls are Talking
Over on the Midwest Junk blog, I’ve been providing details about a remodeling project in our home. In phase one we ripped out layers of flooring and had the hardwood flooring refinished in one bedroom and the staircase. Here’s what the flooring project looks like: That leads us to the little situation of the hallway,...
A Glowing Home Update
Patience is key in many situations. Up until last week I didn’t realize how important patience is in saving time and making accurate decisions. Let me explain. The upper level of our story and ¾ home has interesting textured paneling. Not only is it textured, but it covers all of the walls and the ceiling...
March’s Featured Quotations
I will brush my teeth – one of us has to. – Lisa I told you that you were funny just to cover up the fact that I maimed your birthday cake. – Lisa putting words in Kelly’s mouth Waldo was the original hipster. – Kelly They can’t...
Request a Copy of My Portfolio
Are you a new or existing client of Sarah McCurdy, LLC? You are welcome to request a copy of my portfolio, which includes information about my writing journey, along with pages of different types of writing samples. You can receive the online version or the printed version of the 20-page portfolio, all you have to...
The Great Dishwasher Caper
My husband and I found that one of the highest priorities upon moving into our 1922 home was updating the ancient dishwasher. Our new home likely had one of the first models of dishwashers ever to appear on the market. While it was a gem in its day, the tarnish had crept in long before...
Have You Tried Pickle Bread?
Our backyard neighbors are a lovely couple who we’ve gotten to know little by little during the few years we’ve lived in our historic neighborhood. When we arrived, Ryan lived alone. We knew him as a headstrong bachelor who updated his house room-by-room and window by window with his own two hands and some help...
Thanks A Lot, Pinterest
There are certain trends that I avoid with all of my being; I just run the other way and wait for them to pass. Normally I am successful when I put my mind to it, but there are some that have found holes in my willpower, including flair jeans (the return of bell bottoms in...
February’s Featured Quotations
Vintage 2006 Do you ever dance with your animals? – Emily <pause> Sometimes I put my cat, Butterscotch, in a bag and swing him around. – That Elisa Girl Present Day People are righteously odd. – Kristin Maple, you’re being an apocalyptic ass hat. – Terry That’s the...
January’s Featured Quotations
Happy New Year everyone! Hope 2013 is getting off to a great start. Here’s a few laughs to help you ease in to the new year. Make 2013 a year to remember! How’s 2013 so far? – Sarah It’s the Year of the Maple. – Husband Every year is the Year of the Maple....
Ok, Trisha Yearwood, You Win
Country music singer turned TV cooking host, Trisha Yearwood, is ruining my life. Ok, maybe not my life, but certainly my waistline. My husband wanted to watch Yearwood’s show “Trisha’s Southern Kitchen” on Food Network last week because she had her husband Garth Brooks helping out in the kitchen. He also said one of the...
