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Yet another surprise perennial at the house I bought a few months ago.

read the rest of: Peonies as metaphor

Tomorrow the contractors will start demolition on my kitchen. I thought I should post some “before” pictures to document the transition.

read the rest of: Kitchen remodel: before

I got home after the first day of kitchen demolition to find this.

read the rest of: Naked kitchen

Today the contractors installed the kitchen floor.

read the rest of: Kitchen floor and a half a wall

My new kitchen is starting to take shape with the cabinets being installed. To the right of the window is where the stove, and microwave (mounted above) will be. The sink will go in the corner, and dishwasher to the left of that.

read the rest of: Cabinets coming in

The cabinets are in, the floor installed, the new lighting is in, the wall has been removed, and the plasterwork is finished. So far it’s looking great.

Now comes the waiting. Wait for the counter top people to measure (hopefully tomorrow). Wait for the appliances to be delivered (hopefully this week). Wait for the counters to be manufactured and installed (hopefully in a few weeks). Wait for the plumber to install the faucet, disposal, and dishwasher (hopefully soon after the counter).

If anyone needs me, I’ll be waiting… hopefully.

When I think of the life Michael Jackson, it’s hard not to consider him a tragic figure. With the announcement of his death today (at the young age of 50), even more so. But when I consider Michael Jackson, what comes to mind are not the struggles he had in life, not his eccentricities, but some of the excellent music he made. In particular, some killer songs on his albums Off The Wall and Thriller.

I’ve always loved the simplicity and intrigue of “Billy Jean”, my favorite song of his. Thank you Michael, and may you rest in peace.

Billy Jean by Michael Jackson

Yet another surprise perennial in the front of my house.

read the rest of: Purple clematis

The contractor was at my house today to install the woodworking trim and mount the microwave. When I got home from work, I was really impressed with how nice everything looked.

read the rest of: Everything but the kitchen sink (and counter)