It occurs to me that it's been a while since I've posted anything -- well, anything that wasn't a rant. Maybe there are one or two people out there who actually would like to know what's going on in my life (besides being unemployed ( Read more... )

I might just be feeling that way because I am the only one home right now, and the house is big and quiet and lonesome (except for Sansa and Aurelia, of course), but I sort of felt this way when all three of us were here a few days ago, too. Anyone want in on this gorgeous house? If we have four in on the rent, it's only $212/month each, and if ( Read more... )

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The house is officially clean. Or as clean as I'm willing to make it for now. All the dead bugs and cobwebs and squirrel poo have been vacuumed up, at any rate, and the surfaces have been wiped down. We still have no furniture, but at least the floor is clean enough to sit on ( Read more... )

I am worn out from cleaning, but the house is beautiful.  Still needs some work, but definitely getting there.  I spent most of yesterday cleaning the kitchen and the laundry room, but both are in good shape now.  The kitchen is even usable!  If only the AC was working.  But that should be taken care of tomorrow ( Read more... )

I won't lie; it's a bit of a relief to be back after the stress of the last few days. Of course, it's not over yet. I've spending tonight in JFK airport in New York, and flying back to Cincinnati in a few hours. D is spending tonight in Manchester airport, but we may cross paths in Philadelphia this afternoon if my flight is delayed. Should be ( Read more... )

Drove down from Lancaster to Cincinnati this morning, and managed to take the wrong 275W exit. Ended up going about 10 miles in the wrong direction before turning around. That, when I was already running late for my flight. Still can't remember if I turned off my headlights, though the kind airport bus driver called another driver to check and ( Read more... )