Author Archives: cordeliasmom2012

Ding Dong the Witch Is Dead …

… or at least re-absorbed. When I created Not Cordelia’s Mom (a/k/a Not CM) in 2014, I felt like I was two different people:  the calm, professional woman who could handle pretty much everything and who wrote Cordelia’s Mom, Still on … Continue reading

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The Devil Made Me Do It – But An Angel Supervised

I sent the email on a whim. The household construction was nearly complete, and I knew I would have to return to work soon in order to pay for everything.  At my age, it wouldn’t be easy finding a new … Continue reading

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Getting There

Check this out!  The general contractor is done, and the bathroom looks great, even without the vanity and toilet. The upper walls will be painted light blue, the vanity and toilet are white, and there will be wall sconces on either side … Continue reading

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Sigh

Can’t things just once go the way they’re supposed to? I was all excited today because the bathroom subflooring and wainscoting went in without a hitch.  The medicine cabinet I bought fits and was installed without problems.  The plumbing is ready to … Continue reading

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