uncommonly feeble and random thoughts

Of course, to me, when chips were down, the job was done. Linda - not so much. Just a little accessorizing. Hey, it's why we love 'em...

Seven yards of walnut mulch out front and some around the decks and south side of the house (previously chronicled) led to... finish the job, Hecker. The back berm along the tennis courts hasn't been chipped in a couple years. Oh, five? It's hazy. When was your last root canal? See? Who keeps that in their head?? And we are James-less. Always a struggle to absorb that loss of support. For those who refer to it as "cheap labor", I have the contrary data. Just shoot me an email... But, the story begins at the supply company not in a far, far away galaxy. As a matter of fact, Hammond Farms brought their stuff to our doorstep. When we moved to DeWitt in 1997, Hammond was on South Waverly south of Lansing and East M78 in East Lansing (small satellite operation). Now, full-service lot in DeWitt proper. Yay! Here's how the most popular wood chip color arrives there: You can see the guy in the front of the trailer pushing it out, right? I pull in with Bet...

Linda and I gave her and her family the biggest grad gift... not having to put up with me. Linda kept me at arm's length. First stop, refuel at one of our all-time faves: No we didn't do the Bloody Marys but had I known what was in store (he said, foreshadowing-ly). It's in South Loop. If you are within a mile, go. Then it was off to north of the river. To keep me occupied. Not that she wanted to cruise the Mag Mile. It was her sacrifice for the good of the cause. Keep that in mind. Second stop, Athleta. (Gentlemen, n.b.... ladies apparel). Where I dropped her off to find a spot to park. So when I get to the store, the clerks say, "Oh she's upstairs." And I'm like, well, quizzical. And three of them (3) say, "Yes, she said if a man comes in looking puzzled, that would be my husband." I said, "Did she mention aged? Nerdy? Angry old white guy too?" O the mirth. But remember, she didn't want to be here, just he...