it's a mess

Jill, I told you my office is a mess. This doesn't give the whole picture but it's enough of a hint. I swear I'm going to clean it up tomorrow. Get a dumpster.

I had a good week...went swimming three times, going out for coffee before work tomorrow, Karl came to lay out the patio, and it's Betty's birthday today. Hurray. We should have a new patio by this time next week.

I almost ran over a pocket gopher today. Last year, two tiny ones ran in front of my car over by Jefferson Avenue. One turned back and I thought oh no they'll never find each other. Maybe they have short term memory problems and it didn't matter to them like it did to me.

The wind is disturbing.

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Jill said…
This may prompt me to take a picture of MY office to show you what slovenliness is. Just pick up those papers and file folders from the floor, girl and it will look neat and tidy.

Have I seen those cool bags under your desk? I just got a new one today, delivered by UPS. It's made out of recycled materials from woven plastic banners that were used in Seattle for something or another. The straps are re-purposed (interesting word, isn't it?) car seat belts. This is my second bag of this type. The first was a big bag; this one is smaller. I love them both.
6:00 PM
Teresa Saum said…
Only another bag lover would see those bags in this mess! One's a lunch bag from TJ Maxx and the other one is an Isabella's Journey purse. I have to see your new bags, Jill!
8:46 PM
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