My life the American dream

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Old two-story house with a white picket fence and tiffany lamps? Never in my life did I dream I’d want a white picket fence or discuss purchasing Tiffany lamps, task lighting or new ceiling fans. Before marriage, before buying a house — I used whatever was handy. Never thought about decor… not much anyway. Now I’m involved in all kinds of decisions (and hardware installations) and know what? It’s fun.

I am living the American dream, eh? Now I get it. Climbing yellow rose bush? Check. Amazing lamps in the window, welcoming family, shining out through the evening? Check. Old maple tree in front yard? Check. Front porch with rocking chair? Check.

If JJ could see me now. Picket fence? Can I say that enough times? Sorry, repetition isn’t pretty but it certainly makes a point. Our fence is utilitarian. Dogs in, strolling passers-by out — then I picked up a can of white exterior paint as primer for windows and doors because we’re getting ready to paint the exterior this year.

Age is catching up with me - quickly. Seriously, I’m the one bring up the discussion of lamp choices for the dining room and bringing back our 7:00pm family dinner. Less TV and more reading. For goodness sakes I have a study with a reading chair. Two married daughters - one with kids. In the last 10 years my life went from driving a speed boat daily to becoming a full blown adult living in historic downtown Washington in a two story home with a white picket fence.