I put a wooden bench on the sidewalk strip outside my home. Dozens of people sit here throughout the day because I live at the top of a very steep hill. particularly older people who need to catch their breath. The city just sent me a notice ordering me to remove it
overheard a teenaged girl ask her dad to explain what started World War II. he tried to play it cool but I could see it in his eyes, this was the moment he'd been waiting for for fifteen years
new neighbor moved in, a lady in her 80s. met her two sweet dogs this morning, named.... Houston and Houston. one is pronounced like Houston, TX and the other is pronounced like Houston St. I asked her why and she said, deadpan, "to stir shit up". I live for it
I try to ask my child questions instead of directly telling him things. I guess he's picked up on it because yesterday a little voice from the back asked me "mama, what is the speed limit here?" and when I failed to take action he followed up patiently, "is 68 bigger than 65?"
I know I'd been warned, but I think Airbnb is over for me -- a host is angry with us because we didn't *vacuum*. mind you, we paid a $185 cleaning fee, stripped the beds, and took the trash to the local trash center
It is not in anyone's way; many people thank me for it; it does not block car doors opening nor does it have any impact on wheelchair accessibility. They did not state any reason for the order.
after ordering a sandwich to go, the guy asked me if I wanted some "walking bacon." this was three strips of bacon separate from the sandwich, for me to eat while I walked away with the wrapped sandwich in my other hand. this is genius. all stores need walking bacon
When we bought our house they tried to sell us their piano for $10k, $5k, free, then tried to give us money to take it, then we had to get our realtor to insist they take it
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my husband has been taking sailing lessons and instead of putting it on our calendar like a normal person he prefers to stand up abruptly, stare out the window, and proclaim "I must go to the sea!"
Updates:
1) This is because someone complained about the bench, for unspecified reasons.
2) The city has given me an extension in order to see if I can get a permit. I think this is reasonable.
honored to help my son with his first business foray today. we turned a barrel of lemons, honey, three hours of work, and $80 of change into $47 (net -$33)
