That Works?!?

I dropped part of the coffee machine into gross sink water about a month ago. Carrie discovered chopstick hold the main filter in place just right.

Extra grains populate the bottom of a cup, but it works! There are plenty of other things to worry about. The chopsticks actually amuse me (Did you notice I blogged about it before fixing it?).

Some things slide. Especially, when Carrie and I both work.

We've had a spate of expenses hit this past week. First, the AC went out. There's a valve failing that will stick in between if we switch modes. Then, the beetle needed repairs to pass inspection: a new windshield, rear brakes, rear rotors, and rear bushings. When we took it to the lowest /most-reputable quote, they pointed out the fog lights had to be fixed to pass inspection, too. Oh, and there was a vet issue with Mira, Carrie hurt her knee, went to the orthopedist, and got a cortisone shot yesterday.

It's a good thing we save! (And farewell, tax refund! We hardly knew you!)

We're doing fine. Life stays busy and we shrug off some stuff to have downtime. I wouldn't want the house to be perfect in lieu of playing with Shane or watching a show with Carrie. There's more to life than stuff.

I should probably soak that filter in hot soapy water now that I've posted it. Then it's off to get Shane. SOLs are next week. I'll probably take a personal day sometime in May to replace the kitchen sink disposal and drink coffee all day.