It all started because of a three-pronged adapter.
I own several. I needed one. I couldn't find any.
This failure touched off a lengthy string of profanity as I
ran from place to place looking for the half-dozen or so adapters that I know
are located somewhere within This D*mn House or at least within the confines of
the property (extending to My Pimped-Out Shed). And it touched off a frantic
pitching session that is almost legendary among pitching sessions. (Every once in a while, living in a work in progress takes its toll. When you can't find things you are used to having readily at hand, that's often a blasting cap.)
But I'm jumping too far ahead. Let me go back a few days to
the mother's brave undertaking to begin clearing out her room, a job which has
been long-neglected and, as a result, might have qualified us for an episode of
"Hoarders." In fairness, a lot
of it is due to stuff from the bathroom being "temporarily" (more
like "long-term") stashed in there.
And, some of it is due to the fact that 2012 hasn't been the greatest
year for her health wise. This is completely atypical of the mother who is a neat freak (yes,
I am Oscar Madison to her Felix Unger) and I know it's been a sore spot with
her for some time. Over the long weekend though she dove in headfirst.
So, while the mother was dutifully sorting and pitching, I
started an effort of my own. I have a feeling that a few of the things may be
regrettable but, overall, I'm starting to see a little progress. (And am now on
a third trash bag, one of which is full of things to be DONATED.)
It's made the living and dining rooms temporarily unlivable
but for the short-term, I can stand it. It's one of those things you learn to deal with when you are living in and serially remodeling a home and doing multiple massive projects simultaneously.
Sometimes you get to tell yourself to chill out, forge on and appreciate PROGRESS!!!
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