Just Stuff

Mom and I went to the house yesterday to see what has been done.  They have replaced all of the windows in the kitchen.  The picture, on the side, shows the old windows.  It was single pane held on with spit and prayer.  It was an accident waiting to happen......  Now we are even more energy efficient and safer and in the long run the windows will pay for themselves.   Scott bought paint for the interior and when they are through with patching the drywall we can start painting.  The walls will be an off white leaning more to the brown than white.  The trim will be Walnut.  The outside of the house will be a medium brown with a darker brown trim.  We are so colorful.  Still think I should have painted it purple.

Once again the city showed up on our doorstep armed with a camera.  I guess someone called and said we were building an addition to the house.  Scott explained that the house was stuccoed and that is why it looks different.  He also explained that all of the work being done to the house doesn't require a permit.   They took pictures of the house and left.  I guess that way if they get another call they can take a look at the pictures to compare and see if we are doing anything illegal.  I am looking into super tall trees that will block views.  Any suggestions?  I have not encroached on my neighbors but someone is stepping on my toes and I am losing my patience with them.  If I was a developer they couldn't do this, all they could do is watch as the buildings go up and the views disappear. All I want is repairs finished and the house painted.

Thank you all for all of your kind words.  I just bit the proverbial bullet and made it through.  I took Lu on a hike and then gave the girls their baths.  I feel so much better.  I am trying to watch everything I put in my mouth and it when you take away my comfort foods it makes quitting just a little bit harder.   I went to Trader Joe's yesterday and found a substitute for my peanut butter.  Also their soy milk is SO much better than Silk.  I also picked up some salmon that cost less. I am starting to really like Trader Joe's.

Everytime I start to feel a little down in the dumps I listen to Mark Lowry.  I don't know why I find that man so funny but I do.  One of my favorite comedy sketch is "Take A Pill."    It is GREAT to start off the day with a belly laugh.  That is what I did this morning.

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