I believe that we'll cross the finish line to completion by this coming weekend's end. The list of 'big things to finish' is getting smaller. The painter (me) seems to have a never-ending list of things to do. I sorely underestimated the job or overestimated my energy/speed when signing up to...
November 28, 2011
November 26, 2011
Thanksgiving--Post Meal
I achieved my two simple goals: prepare a lovely meal and stay conscious. My SIL brought a potato and fennel gratin. This dish really pulled together all of the savory scents and tastes...
November 24, 2011
Thanksgiving-1
We are undergoing a mini-EPA cleanup. My goal is to keep my sink clean and enlist my minions to help. They are energetic for a bit, and then disappear quietly until I roust the out of their tranquility. Ella is underfoot, hoping that gravity will work its magic yielding a tasty treat. ...
November 23, 2011
Thanksgiving Eve
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Here it is Wednesday, I'm just getting started. For the first time in years, I waited until today to get my victuals. I had a client deliverable that just needed to get done. I handed it in this morning after working on it as late a 2 a.m....
November 18, 2011
Digital Disgust
These last few days have been frustrating.
First... I am now on day 3 of not having my internet connectivity with Cox. This would not be so bad except:
trying to call and report...
November 17, 2011
Time/Space Intersects
Yesterday was a busy day running hither and yon to close on a property. I was soaked to the core after leaving the FEDEX office which required me to sprint in the rain, both to and from, my vehicle. As I was driving home, my daughter called me. She was ahead of me by just a few minutes.
All...
November 11, 2011
Homestretch...........
I have managed to use the 12" mitre saw without losing any of my fingers. I've also used the jigsaw without losing any digits. I've been under-the-weather these last couple of days. ...
November 6, 2011
I had dinner with two friends Thursday evening. I arrived early (for a change). The first friend showed up soon after. She lost her significant other in August and has been going through the transition of life without this man she loved so well. We talked a bit. I have no particular global wisdom about...
