I broke a drinking glass – I’m not really prone to such accidents…but welcome to glass and a hardwood floor meeting…
So, now I’ve stopped to make a cup of tea and drink said tea.
Heard today that Detroit is actually the murder capitol of the U.S. We usually vy for the first or second spot each year…but the report said that we haven’t fully reported the numbers and have incorrectly categorized some murders as else-wise, so our numbers are higher, thus…making us truly number one and (I am surmising) taking away that “honor” from St. Louis.
I have come to love Detroit and all that it has to offer. It makes me sad to see how brokenness has affected it and deeply grateful for those who have chosen to work towards its renewal and health and vitality.
Anyway.
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I’m struggling with my job realities right now; I am having to work a lot of nights due to raising next year’s budget and necessarily having to contact folks after the work day…I know it’s necessary, but I’m struggling with giving up my social life during this season…friends keep asking me over for dinner and I keep having to turn them down. I’m facing a deadline, though…so hopefully this intense season will be over in a few weeks.
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My new city requires that the cars be off the streets twice a month from 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. I am not a fan of this since I work from home. Today I forgot, but praise God, did not receive a ticket. Apparently the cops ticket readily and generously, so I’m not sure how I escaped because I didn’t realize it was a street cleaning day until 3 p.m., whereupon I dashed out the door and drove to a coffee shop. I didn’t want to get a $60 or more parking ticket.
I’m still getting used to changes.
Sigh.
I’m also dreaming of Brooklyn.
I really miss it.
Come back to Brooklyn. :) But remember we have “alternative side” parking all the time here.
Alternative side parking?
:)
And I have a love affair with Brooklyn. Absolutely love it. :) :) If it weren’t for my networks and relationships, plus work, here…I’d seriously consider moving there. Perhaps one day. :)
It’s like your off the street days, but a lot more often – twice a week everyone has to get off one side of the street and twice every they have to get off the other side.
Okay. I won’t complain about my twice a month ordeal. That’s insane. A bit understandable, but insane. lol. Because I assume that there isn’t enough space on either side to accommodate all the cars…
For me, I have to park about a mile away and so…I’m just thinking of walks during the summer heat and winter cold and how it’ll affect work days, etc…and having to park at night and walk at night, etc…by myself as a single woman. I’m not especially thrilled with the system. :p But it’s definitely better than your situation. Except if I was in NYC, I probably wouldn’t own a car…so… ;p