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Dear Kittens,

The new windows are so wonderful. As of right this second, all of the windows have been installed and now it's just about doing the finishing stuff. I am very hopeful these dudes will be done by Thursday. They are very nice and do a good job of cleaning up after themselves and what not, but it's annoying having people work in your house. While it is very nice to have improvements made to your home, the process is just. How do you say in your country? FUCKING AWFUL.

A week or so ago I was sitting in the living room and heard some kids scream and then start crying. The crying did not stop, so I went outside to investigate. A mom and her son and daughter were riding bikes and the kids crashed into each other. There weren't serious injuries, but they were both scraped up pretty good. I offered some first aid help and interestingly, the kids accepted before the mom did. I ran inside to make some compresses out of damp paper towels and then got our paltry first aid kid out. The kids got patched up and went on their way and were no worse for the wear. The mom was very grateful and I was happy to help. Since then I have shored up our first aid supplies and I am totally prepared for almost anything. I totally admit that as soon as I hear what I perceive as being someone is distress I grab the plastic bin that houses our first aid equipment and run outside. It's very disappointing how few people are hurt around here.

Speaking of the desire to do sidewalk surgery, I've decided I need to amass some minor surgery equipment. Like tweezers, needles and maybe even a little, tiny scapel. I would also like a magnifying glass and maybe a head lamp? I already have a blood sugar monitor and a blood pressure deal- so I can pretty much diagnose (and treat) just about anything. Also, I have seen a vasectomy and a knee replacement surgey on TV, so add that to my resume, pls.

The wind kicked up today and my eyes are really bothering me. I don't have to deal with much in the way of seasonal allergies, but once in a while the right thing will be in bloom and then wind starts up and my eyes are weepy and hurty.

Tomorrow is supposed to be super duper hot around here and because my windows are going to be worked on, I will not be able to have the air conditioining on. I wonder if the window dudes will care if I run through the sprinklers?

I am going to rest my weary, weary eyes.

Love,
Catie

Comments

[Natalie]

You are prepared just like a Girl Scout!!

[Tracy27]

I love that you've assigned yourself the role of Neighborhood First Responder. We need to find you a nurse's cap and a cape a la Florence Nightingale.

[Carrie]

Thanks for that particularly witty entry!

[Andrea]

I like Tracy's cape and cap suggestion. Don't forget the bright red lipstick. Erm...maybe I've seen too many soaps.