That office is terrible. My realtor warned me when I bought in the city to put the due dates on my calendar because the city likely wouldn’t send a bill. Then they WOULD send a late notice with penalties. I’ve been here two years and have still not received real estate or personal property bills. I occasionally get utility bills. I have given up on any communication other than going in person. It sucks, it’s inconvenient, but it’s the only way I know to stay on top of it.

They just helped me with my pup. I can highly recommend.

Yes, the ones on Robinson.

Hong Kong is great.

I’m sorry I don’t really have any good advice but wanted to say thank you for helping your brother. Wishing you (and him) much success. In my little experience, it’s a tough path.❤️

I went last weekend, not really for the cherry blossoms but for the orchid show and to visit my son. It was a gorgeous day, also kite day on the mall, and there were thousands of people out enjoying a beautiful spring day. My only pinch point on the trip up was right before memorial bridge. The trip back, and I waited until 8:30 to head home, was pretty brutal. Traffic, construction, several accidents. But I had a fabulous day.

So sorry. I just lost mine, too. Lots of crying here as well. I’m really sorry for your loss and your other pup.

I feel your pain. I just lost my old girl and my house feels so empty.

I’m really hoping it doesn’t get to that point.

Good luck to her- it’s a difficult to explain pain.

I got in late last night after a long stop and go drive down 95 after a day in DC. I wish I had another hour or two of sleep before I head off to work. On another note, I think I have bursitis in my hip so I need to find an urgent care clinic today to get a cortisone shot. Good times.

Hmm..I wonder if it’s related to the bag of dildos I found hanging on a fence in The Fan a couple weeks ago.

Wishing you so much 🍀

He’s in DC but I would love to get him this way at some point.

I will send good wishes your way. Gardening is my way to find peace, too.

Got the news yesterday that my son may lose his job. He’s embarrassed and terrified and feeling worthless. I ache for him.

Was there an unusually large number of trains during the night or did they all just blow their horn and I happened to be awake for all of them?

It is an absolute gem. And the gardens outside are one of my favorite places to walk.

I swear by Aldi.

Taxes, run (ok slow jog), a little painting, and I’m about to get some brisket going.

Working today, hopefully finishing up my taxes tonight, and hoping for a nicer day tomorrow so I can spend some time outside.

I’m working tomorrow so I will be postponing celebrations until Sunday. Or late Saturday if I have the energy.

Congratulations! Paying off debt is a great accomplishment!

One day soon on Netflix, there will be The Murdaugh Murders.

I wasn’t ready as a mom, either. I was the youngest in my family and never had younger ones around to babysit. I read a lot and was happy about the pregnancy, but I do remember thinking on my discharge day “are they really just going to let me walk out of here with a baby?” And yes, of course they did because he was mine. And though I was often unsure and nervous for the first few months, we got along just beautifully and he is a happy, healthy, fine young man who is one of my two greatest accomplishments in this life. You’ll figure it out together, day by day. Enjoy the ride together- it’s going to go faster than you can imagine. Oh- and start an education fund right now. Congratulations- you’ve got this.❤️