As I was saying, our landlord is selling the house we are living in. The result of this impending disaster is that all the repairs and cosmetic up-keeps that have not been a priority for her are now getting done.

The furnace is being brought up to code, the dryer has been cleaned, there is a rumor that the second toilet will be fixed, the house has been power-washed and is now being painted as I type.

The guys painting it are cute. Two young sprigs working for peanuts at that College Pro company. This house is really tall and they are up on the roof painting the trim without any ropes!
I can hear them as they talk about mundane things such as the best way to perch precariously on the ladder to reach a little nook or cranny. They introduced themselves to me the first day and have been so friendly and cheerful. They eat yogurt and hotdogs for lunch everyday and seem to have very, very small bladders....