Hot Water!

When we moved into our first home my husband’s parents gave us a Dishmaster. What is a Dishmaster you may ask? It is a faucet that gives you hot soapy water at the touch of a button(see before picture on the left). It has been around for over 60 years and has quite a following of loyal fans. Even though it has been re-styled in that time it still has a real retro look. When our first one gave out we replaced it with a new one. Having the hot soapy water right there on hand seemed to really make it easier to do the pots and pans and keep the dishes always done up.

When we moved into our current home over 11 years ago and needed a faucet we replaced it with a Dishmaster even thought I was working for a plumbing wholesale supply house and could have gotten a great deal on any other faucet I wanted. It had served us long and well but needed again to be replaced. We have very hard water and over time there had build up hard water deposits or some kind od blockage in the internal mechanics side of the hot water line that just couldn’t be cleaned out.

One night after a quick trip to Costco Glenn needed to run into Home Depot for a few things he needed for his yard project. I said I would just wait in the truck. “Don’t you want to come in to keep my spending in check?” Not really but I could tell he wanted the company. As he’s finding what he needs in the plumbing isle an end cap catches my eye. Faucets…I found a beautiful brushed nickel Kohler faucet…it was love at first sight. I pulled Glenn over….isn’t it beautiful?...would if fit the opening of our sink? Needless to say we walked out of there a couple of hundred dollars poorer and Glenn had another “to-do” project. I bet next time he leaves me in the truck.

A True Friend

Have you been blessed to have one of those friends in your life that really knows you and loves you anyways? That if the need arose you could call at 2 AM and they would do whatever you needed? Kathy is one of those friends. She’s a nurse so she is a nurturer by nature but don’t let that fool you. She’s no push over. She will take care of business. Sticking an IV in your arm with one hand and slapping you on the back of the head for a reality check if you need it with the other. I guess I would say she’s the best combination you will find of the kindest and the toughest person you’ll ever want to know.


We don’t get to spend as much time together as we use to as our lives are both so busy but I treasure the time we can sneak some girl time in. I always leave her with my spirits lifted and feeling better about life. Who wouldn’t want a friend like that? Happy birthday Kathy… you are aging well girl!

Cool Cars and Hot Food

Got to get together with some of the Mopar Nights at Rick and Vicky’s for a potluck dinner. Ricks Son-in-law does the best BBQ. He did a Tri-tip that was sooooo good. Between Glenn’s jobs (work job, church job and home improvement job he hasn’t been able to get out to Garden Grove to see these guys so it was nice to have a get together so close to home. The great food was just an extra bonus.

Always Remember

I have to take a moment to remind mostly myself to always take the time to spend with friends and love ones and to never forget the events of September 11, 2001. I am going to do something that I have never done before with a personal post. I am going to not only post this here on my personal blog but also on my work blog @ www.crphotosonline.blogspot.com

As fall approaches and the weather cools I find myself getting nostalgic this time of year. For me, fall is a season for remembering. Yesterday would have been my brothers 45th birthday. I still miss him. Nine years ago today our nation was changed forever. I still cry. It was nine years ago today I found out I had a heart because it was ripped from my chest when the towers got hit and collapsed, as the pentagon got hit and as the heroes took that plane down in an open field to save the lives of so many others.

We are a strong and resilient people, but we must always remember. Remember that day, remember the lives lost and remember that life is short. Let us remember what is important and be thankful for the blessing we do have in our lives. One of my favorite sayings is, “Some things are urgent, some things are important…learn the difference.”

Today I challenge you to reflect on the things that are important in your life and to be sure to always remember. Remember this day of tragedy with an affirmation of life. Take today to remember who and what is important and take the time today to share a very precious moment of life with them.

Below is a clip that my brother carried around in his flight planner. You might recognize the last three words that Nike has taken for one of their slogans but now you have the rest of the story.



May we all step outside our comfort zone and really live life. I love you forever Bro!