Packing and Clearing...

My small kitchen now looks naked! The only things out are in the dish drainer. The remainder are packed in four boxes in the front room and two smaller boxes have been taken to the local Goodwill. I still have to set up the microwave on the dining table and organize the items to be left out. The contractor will move the refrigerator into the front room when he comes in the morning.

These photos were taken in 2013 just after a re-paint from yellow to green. The dark green wall was the painter's idea and one which I will gladly see go at some point. The greens are darker on screen than in life but the darker of the two is just too much.

I'm never excited about renovations as they take too long and can be tough to live through. If things get too hectic, himself will be boarded and I will find a hotel. The appliances are in the warehouse and the cabinets, sink and faucet and other attachments have been ordered. Paint, flooring, electrical and plumbing await, as does demolition.

The neighbors, who at first seemed enthusiastic about my offer of free upper cabinets, seem to have gone mum on the subject. They did take measurements yesterday. Come 9 AM tomorrow, I hope they have a plan, otherwise to Habitat these will go, along with my good wishes that they find a happy home.

Happy Father's Day to all who have Dads.

A Natural Wonder...

Amid the bustle of midweek errands, there was this: A wide arc of double rainbow in brilliant color. Everyone stopped to look and a lot of us snapped photos. Nature is potent and often stunning reminder that there is still much beauty in the world.

Until Next time...