My Shoes
I heard an old favorite song again the other day that got me thinking about more than the melody. I listened to Joe South’s words again, for what seemed like the first time. I believe that the Dalai Lama’s teachings on compassion are a big part of who I am.
I am working to blunt my reactionary behavior to build a more even keel. The lyrics bring me to a place of peace and calm that reminds me that we are human and naturally, humans have our share of real and imagined problems.
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I have mocked the place I call home for 45 years, calling Idaho "The hold my beer watch this state," This dates back to my EMS days. To be true to form, the state, in its infinite wisdom, has chosen or been forced to skip a 3-year building code cycle. The insanity of...
We are beginning to see a growing number of homes built in 2004 ready for remodeling, which is common in 20-year cycles. I recall with some vivid imagery my evolutions in thought and life situations over each 20-year chunk of my life. So goes the evolution of your...
Master Suite AdditionThe Challenge They came up with a plan drawn by others with several significant errors. One was the size of the addition, and the other was the angle of the trusses. The clients who work remotely turned out to be excellent communicators and...
Dining Room Addition and Kitchen RemodelThe Challenge The home had an odd entry room with a coat closet and partition wall in the way. This room was pretty useless and annoying to the client. Then, the kitchen was blocked from the activity in the living room, and the...
Primary Suite Remodel & DeckThe Challenge Inaccurate plans were provided that had to get updated over the course of the project. The project is on a creek so lots of precautions were needed to keep erosion out of it. The Idea Create a primary suite that is...
Whole House RemodelThe Challenge The home was in the hillside district and in the WUI which means that the home has some extra requirements as far as firesafe and extra structural requirements. There had been an addition done to the house years prior that was not...
Very wise words my friend. For me life is prospective , Be Happy, grateful and live with an open heart.. The rest seems to follow.. Thanks for your wise words.
Kirby
Well said. Have a great Day!