Trimming Troubles
We need to get that willow tree in the back yard trimmed. I’m sure not going to do it. So today a guy came by looking for work trimming trees, and offered a free estimate. I thought, “how serendipitous” and… Continue Reading
Soffit House
Just Stuff
Today’s earthquake got me thinking. If a really bad quake hit, and the house got knocked down, or all the stuff in it got burned up, what would my reaction be? I’d be bummed, of course. But assuming that The… Continue Reading
Caterpillars!
Over the past few days, The Wife and I have noticed several caterpillars feasting upon the leaves of our tomato plants. Now, I’ve just begun to enjoy the fruit; the pear tomatoes are sweet like candy. I haven’t had the… Continue Reading
Another Project Completed
I’d been putting off finishing the blackboard. But The Wife lit a fire under me and the job got done. The final hurdle was figuring out how to get such a big thing — it’s four feet by four feet… Continue Reading
Barbequed Cakes
The Wife promised to bake a co-worker her favorite cakes for her birthday tomorrow. Turns out this co-worker likes white cake with chocolate frosting — not something easy to find in the grocery store. Which we had to look at… Continue Reading
The Burst Bubble Isn’t Enough
One of the reasons that The Wife and I wanted to move to Tennessee was the possibility of buying our own home. Tennessee didn’t work out for a variety of reasons, but when you consider what the real estate market… Continue Reading
How TL And His Cat Defused A Ticking Time Bomb And Kicked Six People Out Of Their Homes Before Lunchtime
6:15 a.m.: My alarm goes off. I arise, wash my face, and step out of the bedroom witn an intent to get a cup of coffee. The cat attempts to sneak in to the momentarily-open bedroom door but is deterred… Continue Reading
I Am Not An Electrician (Part II)
The Wife wants me to replace the two old “ugly” overhead light fixtures in the office and spare bedroom of Soffit House. She found the fixtures she wants and now it’s my job to get them in the ceiling and… Continue Reading
A Displeasing Interest
The Wife reports that the dogs have begun to take an interest in the tomato plants. I bet they’re starting to smell like tomatoes. We’ve also seen the tendrils that will become the base of cucumbers form on that plant,… Continue Reading
Lawn Care Bleg
I’ve got this spot in my back yard that is just dead. I’ve tried heavier watering and it doesn’t come back. I thought it was a broken sprinkler head but checking confirms that it is getting some coverage. I’ve tried… Continue Reading