Day 127 - May 7

There are some down sides to living in a house that backs to a semi big road.  This large piece of construction equipment was moving slowly but with a sonic boom type rumble.  I just happened to be watering the grass seed patch in the back when it went by.  They're getting ready to re-surface the road.  Woohoo? :)

Day 126 - May 6

I had a meeting today. My 3rd one since last Tuesday, which in my world basically means LOTS of sub plans. Anyway. This meeting, like many I attend, was in a library. I noticed a book on display called "Game Faces - some of the greatest baseball portraits." So of course I spent 5 minutes flipping through. I haven't looked up the copyright date, but judging on the main characters, I'd say it's from the early 2000's. Pedro Martinez was on the cover, there were several shots of Cal & a bunch of (baby!) Jeter and A-Rod. Most of the way through the book, I found it! I knew you couldn't leave him out! Here's Moose! :) Smiling, unlike most pitcher pictures on baseball cards. And wearing the right uniform. ;)

Update: I was right, it's from 2001. 

Day 125 - May 5

Our rose bush started blooming yesterday.  These are the first few blossoms.  Time to google "rose bush care," I suppose.... :)

Day 124 - May 4

Our new house has recycling, which makes me happy.  But this is the pile of paper that has accumulated since Thursday night when the paper recycling last went out.  Sadly, the paper doesn't go out again for 2 whole weeks!  Time to break down some boxes...

Day 123 - May 3

Look what came today!  Now Mike's desk doesn't have to be all alone in the dining room.  Granted, there's no table to dine at in the dining room, but we are only 2 people and can only eat at one table at a time, so that's ok. :)  My piano was living in Mike's parents' living room and it was very lonely.  So it is glad to be back with me.  I know cause it told me so.  I am shocked that it isn't (ridiculously) out of tune!

It's very obvious during which decade I played the piano and which years I worked at a music store when you look at my milk crate of music books and sheet music!! :)

Day 122 - May 2

Mike is attempting to make grass grow in the dead spots in the back yard.   We hear from neighbors that the previous owner drove some heavy machinery around his yard last year, and then let it sit.  (He also managed to burst the PVC water pipe in the front yard because he didn't heed the warnings and call Miss Utility.)  Hopefully the grass will be friendly and start to grow!  These are the 3 biggest spots, but there are some small ones too.  I wonder what he was digging for?!?

Yes, that's the shadow of a pull up bar you're seeing on the fence.  Another gift from the previous homeowners. 

Day 121 - May 1

Today was the "Black Eyed Susan - Celebrate Reading" cruise.  They announce the winners of the Black Eyed Susan award and an author speaks at lunch while we take a ride on a paddleboat around the harbor, Fells, Canton, and Ft. McHenry.  Last year it rained, so today's beautiful weather was a nice change!

Mike is finally starting to feel more human, but he was advised to continue to avoid people til today so he stayed home.  He was going to at least let the garage door opener fixer dude in, but since the guy didn't show, he didn't have to.  I was going to go to the outdoor movie party without him, but decided that'd be a little mean. :)