Thirteen years ago we fixed up a cute little cottage in Dallas, some thought would be a tear down. (Hey, Hon! We live in a Tear Down! )
Now, it seems like we lived in a tear-down.
Seems like we did! Our perfect little empty nest changed hands again and was bull-dozed; from the debris, emerged a McMansion, just like the ones . . . that frequently garnered my distain.
Sigh. Yet another sign of the times that boggles my mind.
Who put a “stop payment” on my reality check? ~Author unknown
Why, when a plot of ground, albeit it modest, offers room for flower beds, grass, and trees, would a builder consume its whole?
Can we say MONEY?!
My Memories
I wonder:
Did they keep the crepe myrtles, grand tutors that they were?
Tall and Lovely Tutors
A Bountiful Bevy of Long-Stemmed Beauties in Spring in Dallas and Fall
Or the roses: the bevy of beauties that reminded me of our grandchildren, and taught other life lessons? (Gardens and Grandchildren )
I sure will miss that little brown house — especially remembering when our kids brought their kids to visit; or, when family and friends came for dinner and a movie.
The good news, is we still have family, friends who visit; a roof over our heads; power and clean water — and a few flower beds in which to putter and learn a few more of life’s lessons.
Relinquishing An Autumn’s Garden’s Good Home
I find the McMansion walk in closets (which are the size Northern Anne Arundel County allows for a child’s bedroom) a bit overwhelming. One of my kids lives in one and it seems to dwarf the three inhabitants. And all those non-used rooms! Right now I am chafing at having a completely empty basement. It’s so lonely down there…
Goodness, what a cute house that was!
And I share your distain for McMansions…give me the look of a bungalow or the wonderful historic homes of Annapolis any day!
So thankful that is what I have now…although it is super roomy inside, which I also like.
It was a cute house — lots of good memories — and OH those roses I inherited from the former owner!
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bwsmith
Ah, the wisdom of Dr. Seuss! Those were slower, saner times. Enjoy worship on the third Sunday of Advent!
That Dr. Seuss quote is such good advice!
oxoxxoxo
PS_- Have you ever watched DICKENSIAN?