Blistered, calloused hands
rather painful byproduct
of bedroom painting.

Au Revoir Simone:
Three angels with their keyboards
crooning at midnight.

It's Artomatic!
Nine floors of art of all kinds.
Hello long lunch breaks.

Wrestling with a
catalytic converter
gives me strained muscles.

Apartment bathroom
had ants, mold, and busted tiles.
I won't miss that place.

Walking to Metro
from our new house - eco-chic.
New fitness program!

Unplanned BBQ,
friends come see the new digs on
Memorial Day.

My mother-in-law
spent her holiday weekend
helping us move in.

First night in our house!
N/A wine in plastic cups
to toast the event.

"Telework" Friday.
I really did some work,
but mostly I packed.

Small discoveries:
exciting doorbell ringtones
to change with our moods!

Dear Mother Nature:
Did you run out of your meds?
You're rather manic.

First custom order:

unique, fresh graphic T-shirt
transformed by Preissless.

Book club loves Twilight!
Good thing -- I was scared that my
teen-like craze was wrong.

Neighbors wander by
catching their first glimpse of the
new kids on the block.

Principles before
personalities is tough.
I can't stand that guy.

Excitement galore!

We own* this palace shown here!

*With help from the bank.

Running across town
getting our ducks in a row.
Big day tomorrow!

Dang name change! I swear
I filed my taxes this year!
Homebuying drama.

When we have our kids
I will have lots to learn for
caring for their hair.

Maureen Andary:
a vintage voice paired with a
sweet ukelele.

Fascinating night.
Watching five drivers get cuffed
for driving while drunk.

The Harley's roar sets
off the car alarm; bus stop
strangers cracking up.

What's that in the sky?
Yellow and round and so warm;
Beckoning bare arms.

These days I curse
each time I passed the rain boots
and did not buy them.

For just a moment
the sun peeked out to say, "Hi!"
Then the rain returned.

Familiar dull ache
pulses through my midsection,
dampering my mood.

Spanish voice follows
An Eternal Flame ringtone;
God I hate the bus.

We asked for it all:
new roof, electric upgrade -
THEY'RE paying for it!!

It is heartbreaking
to watch my friend in such pain.
Men are so stupid.

I feel horrible.
Although it was impending...
the seller just died.