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Tag Archives: construction
Driving Miss Baby
In the 70’s when I started working, single career moms weren’t common in my part of south Texas. I was lucky to find Frances who provided affordable care for several children and who was willing to keep GE. There was … Continue reading
Posted in Construction work, Corpus Christi, Humor, kids, Sober Life
Tagged construction, day care, grandkid fun, Grandparent, humor, mothers, sober life
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3 year notice
There’s a commercial for State Farm where an employee gives her 15 year notice. “Well, I better schedule your exit interview,” sighs the boss. “Fifteen years goes by quickly.” Last year, I started training my replacement at the office. Max’s … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Construction work, Corpus Christi, Jobs, Retirement, Sober Life, Women's issues
Tagged Aging, construction, relationships, Retirement, sober life, Texas
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I don’t want to break your feelings
When Bob and I decided to take a chance on living together after living together one night at a time for the past few years, we chose to move into my little house. I love my little house. It’s a … Continue reading
Posted in Construction work, Corpus Christi, Kitchen and bath renovations, nostalgia, Sober Life, Texas
Tagged construction, Plumber, Plumbing, small business, sober life, Texas
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Pots and plans
The fun part of a project is the planning. After that, it’s sweat for a few weeks, hopefully followed by high 5’s. The rain out crew came for a few hours on Friday, exposed piping, and cleaned up. Looking at … Continue reading
Kitchen Demo
When Bob texted me in March, 2010 to see if I knew of any houses for lease, I didn’t think we’d end up living together. We’d been acquaintances for a few years, but he was just a man I knew. … Continue reading
Day 6—My Job
It was just a little nutty of me to think I could write a daily gratitude blog when we have company visiting. This is my 3rd one today and gets me caught up. It’s been a super gratitude day! If … Continue reading
Posted in Construction work, Corpus Christi, God, Gratitude, Jobs, Sober Life, Texas
Tagged construction, Employment, God, sober living, Texas, Thanksgiving
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Why kindergarten kids don’t make good contractors
I worked for a contractor who hated whiners. He would snarl viciously when a worker complained about the job: “This work ain’t easy. It’s supposed to be hard. If it was easy, they’d just bring a big old school bus filled … Continue reading
