Author Archives: Jaclynn Loibl

“Am I going downhill?” a teenage client asked me, unplugging their phone from my wall charger at the end of our session. As they swiveled to meet my eyes, I said, “Yes.” Then, together, we walked to the hallway. “What are you going to do about it?” I asked. For a moment, she paused herContinue reading “Hugs Not Drugs”

As of today, my business website is up and running. I’m excited! And just like any shiny new toy, I must play with it. Please pardon my early exit tonight, as I’m updating fonts and adding content. If you have any feedback, fun content, resources, or other ideas I’d love to hear them. Here’s theContinue reading “Pardon the Dust”

Paula, my confidant in house building, overwhelms me. I’ve told her so; she’s tried to improve but fails. At this point, it’s funny. In response to the link to the oven my builder sent and wanting her feedback, I got this text reply: “Since the cabinets are in the works, he needs to know aboutContinue reading “From Great Heights”

A well-orchestrated event occurred inside and outside our three-bay garage earlier. My Dad burned brush, Dave, Paula, and I organized piles for the dump, Goodwill, and to keep while Cathy and Evelyn played on the trampoline. Looking back at everything we did (I even mopped the garage’s blue epoxy floors), I’m very impressed. Sure, there’sContinue reading “Do Today, Done Tomorrow”

A silver car. A bird. A flag. I’m in a car full of 40+ year olds playing a life scavenger hunt game. We’re all giggly, feeling carefree and kid-free on a night out in Seattle for Susan’s birthday. At the Flatstick Pub, I hesitated about the chest-height mini-golf-like game where you hit a ball sidewaysContinue reading “Pile Drive It”

There are two notes I’ve taken in an “Untitled document” in my Google Docs. If you’ve been a daily reader, the first is obviously about kitchen cabinets. Because it gives insight into the state of my mind three days ago, I’ve chosen to leave it as is. Brown Shaker, Natural Shaker (more images of whatContinue reading “Total Battle Lifer”

I just want to say I’m not okay. I mean, I am. But kinda not. What I’m stressing most about is these ding-dong kitchen cabinets. The wood stain is so pretty, but I’m unsure if it will contrast with our wood tile-looking floor. Especially if I’m not seeing it in person. I don’t feel equippedContinue reading “A Weighty Load”

I love being married, I think to myself, laying in bed next to Dave while stuffing my mouth with a handful of Honey Dijon Kettle potato chips. He’s watching an episode of Doctor while I write. How loud I’m crunching these extra-thick chips reminds me of a video call with my good friend Travis. WithContinue reading “Another Day, Another Dollar”

As if waiting for a dust cloud to settle, I wait for my mind. The day, as well as the past few months, have created quite the tornado. What do you mean we’re two weeks from listing our house? Where in the heck did these past few months go? I’m feeling the pressure. Thankfully, Dave’sContinue reading “Picking and Choosing and Planning”

I’m in the thick of home building and designing, from sinks to cabinet color and hardware. What size and material of beams do I want? I hadn’t a clue. But Greg, our builder needs the front and back porch decisions stat! Well, wait one second, and let me ask my trusty Facebook group of otherContinue reading “Hobbled House Hunter”