Author: Steve Ainslie

Since Ellen died in 8 months ago, it’s been just me and Snickers. My days have been jam packed. Downsizing and the road trip came first.   Moving into my new house and fixing it up was next. Then furnishing it,  refinishing my cabinets and painting came next. After the move-in work ended, I filled…

I like to think of myself as a Realistic Optimist. I hope for the best, anticipate the worst but generally believe everything will be OK. When my wife was diagnosed with lung cancer I did a lot of research to learn about diagnosis, treatment and life expectancy. After far too many treatments, my wife died 8…

I bought my third push mower last month. I’ve owned two before and replaced them with powered lawn mowers when they didn’t work.  This time I wanted it to be different.  I have a smaller yard. My grass is more delicate now that I’m not in Florida. I like the idea of a quick, quiet…