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I heard from Jackie’s son, Reid that the outbreak is over at her care home and that he will get to see her on Monday. That is the best news ever. For some reason she was gifted a ‘light’ case of Covid and seems fine. I am so grateful.

I went to physio first thing this morning and we are slowly working on my neck to realize everything whatever is wrong in my neck that is causing issues. Mark Johnson is great. He is kind and thorough and engaging. All the things that make one feel taken care of . It’s a shame my benefits only cover 20 of the 75 dollars per week for treatments.

It’s probably good I shoveled my way out before going to physio because I could sure feel my elbow for the rest of the day.

One of the more frustrating things that has happened recently was trying to sign in to an ICBC site. It said my licence was invalid so I called in. The woman did everything she could to confirm my identity but her questions were so odd there was no way I could answer them. Where did you last renew your license, what two pieces of ID did you use, what date did you get your license originally. Good grief, it was an exercise in frustration for both of us. I finally said, look I am not angry at you but I need to know if I have a valid license and I can not get into an office right now. I can tell you the three other last names I was under an the last three addresses I had. She kept saying there was nothing she could do and then she put me on hold and came back to ask me my last two addresses. I felt sorry for her as she sounded new and on script but I needed to find out that I need to deal with my class 4 medical until my license is good for good. At least I know now it is still valid in the meantime.

I worked 7.5 hours on one file today. My garbage man’s 🙂 We chatted back and forth all day to get him caught up. It felt good to get it done. He and his wife are of the few who get to text me any time at all with work stuff.

I spent time getting my Interior Design books and software together for Diane. I want to encourage her to follow her talents. I think that will make her happy. I looked through them this evening and it gave me joy so I hope they do the same for her. Their family will be transitioning to to Vancouver Island in a year and a half. I think she should prepare by setting herself up for success as a designer. You can see by her home she has a gift for it. (And I think she and I are ok after last night which makes my heart happy)

I tried my Norwex Descaler in my shower and bathroom sink and am blown away by how well it works. My sink had been rough from the hard water and now it is like new after only five minutes.

Tomorrow’s Friday!!!

I wasn’t going to mention this part of my day but I can’t let it go until I do apparently. I had to drop off paperwork to the Firm I used to work for and as soon as I walked in the door I started having trouble breathing. I mean, really was struggling. I blamed it on walking up the stairs in a hurry but it was a full on anxiety attack. This left it very clear that I made the right choice to spread my own wings. I couldn’t wait to get out of there. I do wish them the best though and will continue to work for our clients amicably.

While getting ready this morning I found myself worrying that my furnace was failing, It needs to be working when they replace it to get the rebate. I was disturbed by a sound similar to a motor trying to turn over but soon realized it was accompanied by vibration which meant it came from the construction site down the block. Again, I am so grateful to not live on the closest side of the park, nor do I have to be home every day. Another thing I don’t understand is how great the construction integrity can be when they are building a multi story condo on a bog while it is frozen. How will it not settle and crack? The whole complex is very large and on the front of the property. As it rises from the property I see that balcony and window facings may allow a view of my yard.. sigh.

I had a few things happen at work that allowed for connection outside of ‘regular’ hours and others that left me setting boundaries around what I was willing to stress about and what I wasn’t.

Today was exciting for Subway lunch and a new chair. I have been testing different stool chairs, to not much success. Rae met me at her work to test chairs as the one I bought from them is not working for me. I found one that fits my lumbar needs and is beautiful. While deep in a file I heard wheels rolling down the highway and realized my new chair had arrived. The rest of the afternoon was so joyful. I am still trying too decide if I want the stand up adjustable stool to go with my desk.

I have to admit it made my day to get amusing texts and email from clients that are more like friends. I also got a lovely message from another director for the theatre and am grateful for all the love. It makes the sacrifices and personal touch worthwhile.

I was so excited to get invited to my Framily for dinner tonight. The problem for me is that I will always say things straight up. I don’t want to offend but I will also be honest. I had so much fun playing Patchwork, enjoyed a delicious meal and was thrilled that 16 year old Aiden wanted to come play doubles crib. Somewhere along the way a friend was hurt. I still am not sure how and am unclear if it is mine to fix. That is where things become very family. When you can only hope that the love is stronger than the moment.

Aiden and Sean and I played Taxi, a card game that left us laughing and I only hope things are good in the long run.

The skiff of snow tonight showed off the footprint of my oldest, nearly worn out Fluevogs. I am loathe to give them up but they are disintegrating each time I wear them.

Do you think that people know I love them even when I have an opinion about what they are doing?

A parcel arrived to start my day holding my 10 tier shoe rack and I am looking forward to setting it up and getting organized.

My day ended with a Board meeting for Community Theatre. I do enjoy this bunch of people. We are making good choices for the future of our Society. These changing times make us afraid that there will be a generation that doesn’t know or look forward to the excitement of live theatre.

It has been snowy the last couple days, just a wee blanket on the ground. And really quite cold. Tonight it’s only minus 7. My place has been staying consistently comfortable without the furnace kicking in too often. I put paper pleated blinds between the windows and it seems to have really made a difference. I like the light and privacy it affords as well as the energy savings.

I have so much to do here but by the time i was done making and eating dinner, I just wanted to sit and enjoy my NCIS and then will get a good sleep. There is something hopeful in the air at the moment.

It was pointed out on the radio that a once in 1000 year string of dates is currently upon us from 1-20-21 to 1-29-21 the date is a palindrome. I notice numbers and hadn’t stopped to take a good look at this curiosity. Likely because there have been dates like 01-11-10 which to me is a perfect palindrome. I suspect the entire week is what makes this an especially unusual situation. But it’s no 02-22-20, just saying. That was not only a palindrome but approximately half way between first case and lockdown in Canada due to Covid-19. This is the anniversary, 01-25-20, the day Canada found it’s first case. A whole freaking year, so much has changed, so little has, all in the same breath. My life certainly has, the number one best thing about it is the redefining and appreciation for or letting go of relationships. Even Facebook has changed, people who have never been on it before have found themselves reaching out and reconnecting, lines have been drawn between the rational and the tin hats, connections kept us sane and drove us crazy at the same time.

I have watched relationships grow closer, strain to the point of breaking or shatter into a million pieces. I myself flit back and forth between thriving outrageously solo and desperately wanting someone to snuggle. A good snog and a deep kiss could make the world go away some days. And then I see the struggling relationships and ache for the pressure they must be under. I want to avoid anyone struggling right now as I am walking on a tightrope and my chin is up, my wings are fluttering, I don’t want to misstep. As an empath, I can trip over someone else’s feeling more easily than my own. I struggle with self protection when my nature is to try to express what I sense in a way that will help the other person. In doing so though it can do me damage and I feel as though I am coming up to a nice place right now. I am going to hold on to that.

These are some of the things that rattle around in my head after I post a check in, shopping list of how my day was. I resent that I have to sensor so as not to be gossipy or hurtful. I can’t just say everything to let it all out. But I can wait a bit and digest it and discuss in more general ways so no one gets hurt.

There have been so many positives this past week including my client/friend who asked if I would do dry February with her and I was hoping for a buddy to do so. I also asked another friend to join in as I worry about her health. It will be good for all of us. I don’t think it will be easy as I am in the habit of enjoying a bevie, but it will be healthy and will break the habit. I am going to get on the treadmill again as well. I am going to do things that make me happy, like puzzles and crafts.

And I am going to wear the shoes.

Up and at it at a decent time for a Sunday morning. Was being chatted at by two different guys on Facebook dating. One is too far away and the other is a smoker with a foot fetish who lives locally. Bahahahahaha, I should introduce him to Throbby Bobby! I must be polite and get out of both these situations and then shut off that feature. Did a bunch more putting things together in the kitchen. Really need to paint and do the trim around the window and the tile and then repaint everything that is white with a fresh coat to say that main part of it is done. Started working on the other side as well. Pictures to follow when I get further along. Went in to the office for 4 hours to get the books caught up to date for the community theatre and did my treasurer and tech reports for our board meeting on Tuesday night. Stopped by to see Diane and pick up my crib board I had left there for the last year. I know Diane loves it and wishes it could live there forever but it is a special metal one the girls dad gave me. Ashlée came over for dinner and to watch a rerun of a play together. It was really well done. I thought we might play some crib but by the time we got dinner and settled we just enjoyed the show. It was nice to hang out. I am glad we are a bubble. I feel it more important than ever to keep my outreach small as Jake will be staying here when he comes from Vancouver to see Emmy and we have both agreed to keep as secluded as possible.

I got a fair amount done today painting the Kitchen and installing a large panel door after enjoying an ABC Zoom session for an hour and then putting on my new socks from Colleen to send a picture to all as I hadn’t managed to during the session. I took them off so I wouldn’t get paint on them and put them away in my drawer. A couple hours later I sat for a break and realized my nail had come off! It’s been almost 4 months and the new nail was coming in nicely underneath and the skin is not too tender. I hope it continues to grow in properly. They say toenails can take up to a year and a half. I found the nail in one of the socks. Sure glad I didn’t put them on and find it some day!! The kitchen is really coming together.

I worked some and then got caught up in bingeing the newest season of Wentworth. I paused it and painted the upper cupboards while listening to the Hockey game on the radio. Vancouver was playing Montreal and it was a total surprise that Corey Perry is now playing for them. It was his debut as a Hab tonight and he scored a goal as did Brendon Gallagher who played for the Giants when I used to go watch them regularly. Finished painting and then finished watching Wentworth. I think I will figure out how to hang the bypass doors tomorrow.

Awoke to a text from Jake to call him when I was able. Of course I did right away and we had a great talk about his potential new job which is very exciting. More when he makes a decision but I am happy he will come visit soon to see Emmy and we are going to enforce a bubble. Work was quiet and peaceful as so few were at the office today. It was a fabulously sunny day. The mountains were spectacular. I picked Ashlée up from an appointment and dropped her at her home and then picked up litter before heading home to get painting. I got quite a bit done and a few things put back into place. I liked Rosie’s idea to put white doors on the wall with the odd doors cut out of the paneling where the hot water tank is. I have the door I took off the pantry so I brought it inside and will install and paint it tomorrow. Int the meantime it was bye, bye butter yellow, hello flannel Gray. I also took the broken glass out of my clock and rehung it. It is tarting to come together. I am tired out though and shall call it a night.

Yeah, so that’s cool. I am grateful to be here. Full and satisfying day. Highlight was when my special delivery arrived. I will let the pictures speak for themselves.

I wanted all the pictures before I scuff them up as I do intend to wear them well. Just like yesterday’s Fluevogs, they show wear because I have been enjoying them for 30 years or so.

I stayed a little longer tonight as I figured out how to transform the book i had created into the one it needed to be to use the prepaid vouchers I have. I am so excited with the way it turned out and can’t wait for the printed copies. I helped my Mom find this blog by FaceTime in her phone while she showed me her iPad. It turns out she searching for it in Facebook. Glad to get her reconnected. It was pretty cold when I left the office. I am grateful for a warm home and a cat and fish to come home to. I made ziti with a meat and mushroom sauce for dinner and it was delicious!

People have started to reach out about doing their taxes. I think this little business of mine is just the right amount of successful.

I spent way too much time today working… lol. I actually like what I was doing today, fine tuning a file that was migrated from quickbooks desktop to online. As I was doing that I had one of my screens playing the inauguration. I cried as Kamala Harris was sworn in as the first Female Vice President, never mind all the race cards she plays. The ceiling shattered. The entire service was beautiful from Lady Gaga to J-Lo and a cowboy in jeans and a black hat, knock me over with a feather! I feel that the world may be settling on it’s axis once again. I posted a picture in the Flummunity site to support the wear blue

Once my day was done I started working on a book I am putting together. It is fun and I lost track of time. Next thing I knew it was 820 and I was still at my desk! I headed home and heated up some leftovers. Rae-Anne texted me that she loved me and was thinking of me. I called her and we got into some amazing conversations that lasted 2.5 hours . I only have two people in my life that I can talk that easily to for so long, Rae and my cousin Rosie. We always cover so many topics it takes a long time. I am tired but it is only a half hour to midnight and I am not ready to go to bed…

Was just walking into the office building when I got a FaceTime from Jackie. I am so happy she checks in on me. She was worried while I was in hospital as I am not sure how much she understood. She looks so great, not at all like the Covid diagnosis had an effect. I think there is a part of me that still hopes she will spontaneously start talking. I think she has gone backwards though as she was able to say I love you and other works initially. I haven’t heard any proper works in a long time. It was a great way to start a busy day though!

I received the quote from the heating guy and sent it off to my friend Mark on Salt Spring Island who has the same kind of business. He said it was a good deal for what I was getting and on top of that I would get the $2000 rebate. I promptly went and signed the contract for a new high efficiency furnace with a coil installed for AC when I am ready for it. They think it will be able to be installed in two weeks! I am hemorrhaging money right now but all as a good long term investment in my place. It is good to have it done before I redo the bathroom as I may have to bump into it some for the new furnace.

Went for physio again and he worked on my neck which was very painful and although the heating pad helped I was left with a headache and a feeling of stuffiness on the right side.

Came back to work and continued working on a big file, managing to file his wcb, GST and payroll remittances. That was happy dance worthy. The CFEK ladies made me a special coffee and accidentally even made a heart on it 🙂

The wind tonight has been ridiculously shuddering my home. What an odd winter. I partially wonder if the wind whistles through here more now that the trees are gone on the next properties. I spent the evening working on some photo books. They take a while to do but will be worth it.

My day started with a phone call from the lovely Jess with a Deep South accent who works for Intuit and is looking into fixing a file for me. It was before 8 so got me on the move for the day. My health is better but my guts take a little time out of my morning to get running on time. I started working on all my payroll files and found my too long nails to be frustrating so I called the salon and they had an opening at 2. Bonus sole-proprietor, I don’t have to ask the boss to leave. I also got a call from Bruce at Jackson Plumbing and Heating to meet me at my house to quote on a new furnace. There is a $2000 rebate available so I want to take advantage as everyone who comes to see my furnace almost gasps at the fact it is still running as it is from 1980. Bruce is sure it will be far more efficient and quieter. He also will include the cost of the coil to be installed for Air conditioning which would make this place livable in the summer.

Masked up and off to the mall. It is so tempting to window shop but I don’t want to touch things I won’t be buying. I had my nails done, which I love very much and then stopped to buy a couple pairs of Just Cozy leggings which are gorgeous and comfie!

Back to the office to get a lot of work done on a file. Came home and started cooking up some ground beef for nachos which turned out delicious. While I was cooking I was talking with my Mom. It was nice to catch up. After that I called Rosie, my Mom’s cousin. I gave her a photo tour of the renovations and we talked about emotional attachment. I had hung the album of Cher that she had given me when I was young and we talked about attachment to memories and how she is not wired that way. I have come to learn that over the years. I am pretty sure I am attached to things as memories due to the fact that my whole world was blown apart in grade 6 when I found out my Mom was not my mom.To have your core truths shifted is sure to make a shift in your life perceptions. It was nice to just relax and catch up tonight.

I got up at 2:30 in the morning to again call out the door for Missy. She used up her ability to go out in the evening but at least she came back. She did meow to go out this afternoon but once back in did not ask to go out this evening so maybe she taught herself a lesson. I got some random things done to day including giving two coats of varathane to the underside of the island countertop, flipped it and attached it and got two coats on the top. Will sand it and give it al least one more coat soon. I finally put my first ‘real’ album, which I received from my cousin Rosie when I was a kid, into the album frame Jake had given me some time ago. Cher’s Gypsys, Tramps and Thieves is well worn from all my playing.

In between laundry loads and coats of varathane I went to Home Depot to pick up the light I fell in love with yesterday. Having slept on it I knew I still wanted it. Also went to Home Hardware and picked up the paint for the doors – next can is free!! I found a dimmer I had bought on sale and decided to take the time to change out the two outdoor switches and the kitchen and dining room while I was at it. They were in the wrong order and there was a dimmer on the ceiling fan which made it vibrate weird if you used it so I swapped it out for a regular switch. I love the new light and although it took a while due to my fear of vertigo while working on a ladder it was so worth it. Don’t even get me started about whoever thought it was a good idea to panel over the switches.

The other thing I feel very good about is that I accomplished all things today solo. Take that Asshat Mansplainer from Friday. All I need to do now is attach and paint the back panel on the island and cut the legs down a bit on my new to me stools I picked up yesterday. (And finish painting the cupboards and doors, and trim out the window, and completely redo the cupboard on the other side of the room, haha)

The project of the day was to get the dishwasher installed. It was not as easy as it should have been and I am super grateful Sean, the rent a husband, came to do it. I took three trips to Home Depot all together. The last only for a larger hose clamp. I did Flex tape the connection and put a container under the drain to give it a trial run tonight. It is very quiet even with one side basically exposed. It is so exciting to finally have all the appliances in place! Thank you Sean!

I had bought some bacon wrapped pork loins which Sean cooked up on the BBQ and then we watched Chronicles of Narnia. I enjoyed it. Aslan was amazing. When I got home Missy meowed until i let her out. I am now awaiting her return so I can go to bed. Unfortunately our ABC Zoom was bumped to next weekend but it is something to look forward to. I hope to install the bi-pass doors tomorrow and get a lot of painting done.

I was at the office when I got the call that my Dishwasher was being delivered. I met the truck at my place and the guys brought it in boxed and all. The apparent lead guy told me to keep the box as it couldn’t be returned without it if there was a problem. I do not believe that. There is no way my warranty would be void without the box. He asked me when I was getting it installed and I said I was doing it tomorrow. At this point he kicked into full on mansplaining that it couldn’t jut be plugged in and I would have to wire it and to be sure I turned off the breaker, etc. I chuckled and replied it was ok that I used to build whole houses, I could manage this. He again reiterated how complicated the job was and pointed out the wiring harness to me. By this point I was losing patience at his rudeness and he tried to tell me he was an electrician and he knew what he was talking about. I stopped myself from asking why an electrician was delivering appliances and he left just as I was about to kick him out. I have absolutely no doubt he would not have said any of this to a man.

Finished a bunch of reports for a client, set up another new one and received an email that I had received platinum status as a Quickbooks Pro Advisor. That’s cool. I had a visitor in my office and instantly fell in love. A perfectly black Shar Pei named Otis. What a stunning dog.

I came home in time to get the cake iced, the gift put together and be at Ken and Ashlée’s for his 40th birthday dinner. We had KFC which I haven’t had in years. It was so good and so was the cake. It was his favourite, yellow cake with chocolate icing. I also brought the good scotch to joy together. We played the game I got him and he seemed happy with his Covid birthday care package.

On my way home I stopped to drop off Rae’s lazy Susan that I borrowed for the cake. Ended up having a distanced visit with her and Roger, and the neighbours, Addison and Vanessa. It was lovely to have a bevie and a visit.

when I had arrived home earlier there was a parcel waiting on my doorstep from my friends in Oregon. what a crazy wonderful surprise. Colleen found some perfect for me items and they were packaged up in the cutest box as well. I must admit it makes me so crazy happy to receive treasures from friends. To know someone is thinking of me makes my heart happy. It has always been the best part of a relationship. Knowing I am someone’s person, that things remind them of me. I am blessed to have an amazing circle in my life that fill that void often filled by just one person. I can’t wait for next year to hang my llama sweater on a coat hanger decoration on the tree.

I had a relaxing day and got a lot done. Nice combo! Had an unexpected zoom meeting with new clients who have started a brewery in Kimberley. Grist and Mash. They are lovely human beings and I look forward to working with them (and trying the beer!) I left work while it was still daylight for the first time in a while. Headed to Safeway for some groceries, stopped at home to put them away, feed Missy and grab what I needed to make a cake for Ken before heading to the Campbells. It has been too long and they were having tacos! That is like catnip to me. I took my pill and enjoyed the meal and then suffered with a little indigestion. All worth it for the numminess and the good company. I made my son-in-law, Ken’s birthday cake for tomorrow. His 40th is today and I Skyped in with his friends for a bit, made the yellow cake he loves and look forward to dinner with him and Ashlée tomorrow. Sean, Diane and I watched Friends With Benefits which I have never seen and it was a light romcom which is exactly what I needed. Funny that we always end up watching something with nudity. When I returned home Missy was sitting up in her newly placed perch. I am glad she likes looking out the window

Saw a couple interesting things at Safeway. Is caggabe good for you?

I want to share a post I wrote after my excitement about buying these shoes

I awoke in a sweat having had a naughty dream about my garbage man! I am quite sure it was because Right before I fell asleep I made a mental note to remember to put out the garbage in the morning. was fun though.

I was pleasantly surprised when my previous boss referred me to one of her clients to assist a new business owner with her software. It seems they don’t have anyone at the firm who knows QuickBooks. That is sad. However, I was happy she sent the work my way. When I heard from the woman, I was pleased. She was nice and smart and easy to communicate with. I had trouble getting access to her file online but told her I would try again. After our call I decided to finish the set up of a file for another firm client. Yesterday I had migrated his data from desktop to online but I still need to check the payroll and taxes. For the first time ever there was a glitch and I could not set up the sales tax. At 3 pm i decided to call Qb and get answers to both problems. The first one was solved in first 15 minutes. Nearly two and half hours later the second problem was still not solved and I had to upload the original file to the support team so they can deal with it. The problem is it may take a few days. It is hard with tech issues when self employed, there is no one to bill the time to.

At 7 I joined in on a google meet with the production team for the upcoming CCT production of The Shape of a Girl. It was nice to see their faces and plan together. It sounds like it is going to be very good.

Came home and made a late diner again. Fish burger and tater tots. Probably not the best before bed but so delicious. Made one for tomorrow’s lunch. My new stove is very cool

AND my dishwasher is being delivered on Friday!!!!

I didn’t make it far in my day before there was a post in the Facebook group for Fluevogs lovers. It was a picture of the shoes I wanted that were on sale and a person asking how they fit. I took it as a sign and promptly ordered them. If they are all I hope I think I will sell my boots. They are unavailable and very desired apparently. I love having things to look forward to.

I got the report from the ENT specialist and it started out very sweet. “I saw Marnée, a pleasant 57 year old..” I wonder if he sees unpleasant ones?

It was a very long day with much accomplished. I ended it with a zoom meeting for the Board of the Fisher Peak Performing Artists Society. I am their new Treasurer. It is an interesting bunch of characters. I look forward to working with them.

The temperature is up to plus two and the fresh snow I awoke to is melting and crashing off the roof making me jump. I am still getting Christmas cards in the mail, making me smile.

I have a problem hiding my feelings some times, well maybe often. I have always admired those people who never show their annoyance, or maybe who just don’t get annoyed. I was frustrated by interruptions and assumptions that I had time for others today. Many are polite and considerate of my time, others assume if they have my number they can text or call and take up my time. I know, I am tracking and billing but I have much to accomplish this month and it can be hard for me to concentrate and I worry that I will make mistakes. People want to be trained when I only have time to fix their issues. It is not my emergency but sometimes I am left feeling that it is. Because I was caught up in so much today, I didn’t respond well to my friends and their issues. One is ill but I have little left in me by the days end, especially when putting on my Treasurer/Tech Hat when I get home as well. I want to be there for all my friends as they often are for me but my inflammation is really acting up, telling me to be careful, that I am stressed. A client let me know they forgot to tell me about a raise after I had carefully calculated the new rates for this calendar year and ran the payroll, another forgot I needed to upload his software before he ran the first payroll of the year, yet another has access issues to the government so I need to be their person and file things I have not prepared so I must be sure there is a clear paper trail. I am the CYA (over your ass) Queen. And it is only Monday..

I also went to physio again which stressed me as I had experienced the odd episode last time I was there. It went well, he was surprised at how amazing my balance is even with my eyes closed which is odd given my vertigo. It does seem the maneuver worked on my right ear so that is good and next week he will work on my neck.

My place is tidier and mostly functional at the moment so I seem to have lost momentum on the renovation but I will get back to it. For now.. sleep and recovery is the game at hand.

I also finally caved and shoe shopped because I really wanted Fluevogs but didn’t love the color options of the Dr Henrys that were available. After surfing many shops for a few hours I settled on three pairs for all different occasions that cost less than one pair of Fluevogs.

I am now writing my 299th blog in a row. That may be more than anything else I have ever done every day in my life. One of these days I will read through them from start to finish. I will have to refrain from editing. I know my spelling and grammar goes downhill when I am tired or upset. Today was another day of tasks between movies. At 1, Roger and Gene picked me up and all masked up we drove to Meadowbrook, the other side of Kimberley to my Aunts to pick up a cabinet she had given me when I had my house back in 2017. Before I could arrange picking it up I sold my house and it didn’t fit any where after that. I was surfing Wayfair looking for something to hold my glasses when I remembered it. It needs some love but I can make it work and it is a good size for what I wanted.

It was nice to catch up with Gene and Roger a bit and we stopped at Home Depot so I could pick up a board for the back of the dresser as well as some sealer for the top of the island. Roger took the other counter’s top to get it cut to size for me and not long after Lukas & Rae delivered it back. She had some awesome stools i could have had for the island but they were too tall and big unfortunately. I rearranged the front window to put Missy’s perch there but she is sure about the whole thing. She will probably appreciate it while I am at work though.

Today’s movies: Monkey Beach – just wow, I found it moving and lovely and thought provoking. And it made me miss the Central Coast of BC. Next upon Roger’s recommendation I watched the first two John Wick movies. I am not sure I will watch the next two. Very violent and if I am turning away more than I am watching.. The last one this evening was Underwater and I can’t say I recommend it. The Abyss was far better. A blond crew cut Kristen French running around in her underwear may be the draw for some.