Kathleen Hayes:  

Life How do you fit your life in a box? I've asked this before, and I'm still searching for the answer. I moved to Moline, IL 2 years ago. I am a lot closer to work and all the conveniences of being in town. I purchased a stately older home with nine foot ceilings and beautiful woodwork. Should work well for all of my walnut antique furniture. The honeymoon is over with the house, as i have had numerous repairs, but I am still quite happy with it. Recently, I ripped out the master bathroom. This project started with one loose tile. Hmmm. This week I tore out the carpeting from the upstairs hallway and stairs. Uncovered some beautiful wood flooring and steps. Last year a built a huge 2 tier pond and a curving brick sidewalk. I also tore out all the traditional shrubs and landscaped with perennials and new, healthier shrubs. I finally have most of the boxes unpacked from the move and realize that this house is way too big for me. I a...Expand for more