Last night I put the cupboard doors I had removed back on the cupboards. It was a challenge because the hinges are the hidden European kind that have multiple adjustment possibilities. You wouldn’t think that putting doors on cabinets would be exhausting, but I was sweating. I utilized all my resources, checking the internet for directions on how to align the cabinet doors. I felt the ghost of my Dad and his patience and tenacity guiding me as I embraced my handywoman persona. I saw myself with a flowing cape and hands on my hips like “Wonder Woman” from the old TV show, but with a more chunky body and overalls instead of spandex.
Are the cabinets perfect? Nooooooo. Are the cabinets done? Noooooooo. But eventually I will finish them because I am “HANDY WOMAN!!!!!!!” It’s interesting how doing something like this is so uplifting. I can’t change everything in my house that needs updating by myself, but this project is enough right now to give me the impetus to tackle one thing at a time, one day at a time.
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Linda Mason Pace
9/24/2015 06:55:46 pm
There is no place I would rather be than sitting with my feet up, cat in lap laughing with you. Your house is amazing and I like your couch. Your Fan, Linda
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