Remodeling?

We hadn't really intended to make an attic room with access over the circular stairway in the front entry. We may consider it now.

The cats woke Brent up at about 5:30 this morning and were acting weird. He went into the entry and discovered that the roof over our heads was no longer doing its job.

We had some problems with the roof leaking this spring and had some guys come repair it. They said they couldn't guarantee the repair would do the job. Guess they were wise in using the disclaimer. It looks like we need someone that can guarantee something this time.

Thanks Guys!

I am once again the band booster president at the high school. The other day, I was at the school fitting marching uniforms on more kids. Both Ben and Daniel came into the music suite for class. I called out to them to say "hi". Daniel called back and came to see what I was up to.

Ben just kept walking. Being the curious mom that I am, I went to him to find out how his day was going. No eye contact. Evasive answers.

"Daniel, could you see if you can talk to Ben and figure out what's up?" "He seems to be avoiding me."

"Okay, mom." "I will see what I can do."

A bit later I had to go to the administrative offices and walked through the commons area where there was a sea of kids sitting not so quietly eating lunch. Over the din of enthusiastic chatter I heard Daniel call out.

"I love you, Mom." "I love you too, Daniel."

"I love you, Mom." "Thanks Ben!" "I love you too."

Thanks guys! I guess we're okay.

Celebrate 9/11 With Service

I found this website today. This sounded like the perfect way to honor those that gave so much on this day. Along with the vast horror and tragedy of 9/11 there were hundreds of acts of service and courage. Let's honor those acts by following their example.

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Sorry, I can't seem to get their nice logo to appear here.

Things Learned in New York

* Taxi strikes change the color of the streets from yellow to black.
* A park, regardless how small, is a cherished contrast to the concrete.
* Everyone expects to be paid regardless of what they may or may not do for you.
* You get what you pay for.
* The contrast between "have" and "have not" seems even larger in New York.
* You could spend your entire life in the city and still not see it all.
* If I can make it there, I can make it anywhere. (Thanks Bridget)

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