CYPRESS AND RETIREMENT

I may as well sleep in my car in Lowe’s parking lot. This year my townhouse is showing what 31 years of wear & tear can do. This summer I spent thousands remodeling the bathroom. I had both bedrooms painted. The bedroom ceilings were repaired and retextured. I had a new cedar fence built around my... Sign in to see full entry.

This past week I reached my one-year anniversary. I knew it was coming because my boss requested I fill out a goal questionnaire. I have a unique relationship with my boss. I looked her straight in the eye and said, “ I’ve done my time sweating out performance reviews”. I told her after working 35... Sign in to see full entry.

Cypress is a happy camper. The contractor finished my bathroom today. I have been living in motels, and briefly with my mother for the last four weeks. I can honestly admit that I missed my pc and Blogit. Hope I did not miss any big fights? Lord knows this summer has been hot enough for short... Sign in to see full entry.

This Thursday makes two weeks for me living in a motel. Yes, the contractor is taking his sweet time remodeling my bathroom. This morning I was on my way to the lobby to enjoy my continental breakfast. I could feel someone behind me as I approached the door. I turned around as I held the door, and... Sign in to see full entry.

Tomorrow is the day. Yes, after two months of sparring with the insurance adjustor and my contractor, the demolition of my bathroom starts in the morning. I feel the settlement is fair, and now I’m waiting for Murphy’s Law to bite my ass. I learned today that my new tub is on a truck somewhere... Sign in to see full entry.

I apologize for being away. My motherboard shot craps and today I got it fixed. I’m still loading drivers, but I got it up (so to speak) far enough to blog. Today I had the final meeting with my contractor. This is great news because my bathroom will be gutted next week. Everything will be new, and... Sign in to see full entry.

Today is my one-month anniversary since my bathroom disaster. My contractor and crew did show up two weeks ago to start the remodeling but I refused to let them work. One could say my mother raised a dummy, but without a written contract with my insurance company Cypress wants to know who is paying... Sign in to see full entry.

Today my job was far from normal at the retirement community. I learned that it has been eleven years since their promotional brochure was updated. They had hired a professional agency to come in and create a new one. The photographer (Don) was supported by three females. These girls were all high... Sign in to see full entry.

I’m proud to report that after 24 days on the nest mother mourning dove greeted her two chicks sometime yesterday. The second click is just below the mother. The old man as usual is away. He must be handing out dried worms to his friends. I check on the nest several times a day, and the mother never... Sign in to see full entry.

Yesterday I met with the contractor who is responsible for restoring my bathroom. I’m impressed with what this remodeling process includes. Even now having my bathroom professional steam cleaned and disinfected leaves me feeling marginally safe. I will not go in there barefoot. Next week my bathroom... Sign in to see full entry.