Will the painters ever show up? That is the question. He was supposed to come yesterday but didn't. Today I texted him inquiring about the schedule. He called and said, "Oh, this weather is killing me." I am thinking, well, that's odd. It is 70 …
Burying the Power Line: with apologies to MP
This is an allegedly true story. My electrician calls Watertown Department of Public Works to get permission to bury the power lines to the house, and the woman on the other end doesn't want the lines buried, telling him they won't cut the …
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Water Water Everywhere, but Cold Only, for the Moment
It is a good news/bad news sort of day. The good news is that plumber installed the toilet, the faucet, and the water filter. The sink and toilet work! I have water! Wonderful!! The bad news is that there is no HOT water. The plumber had …
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What I Did on My Summer Vacation 2011
Although I used to be an elementary school teacher, I never did assign that most dreaded writing assignment: what did you do over the summer Too open ended for most kids anyway, but since I haven't posted since the summer began (gasp), I thought I'd …
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