A few thoughts from last week:

• The gingerbread trim that gives Victorian houses their charm is a pain in the ass to paint.
• The people who invented that spray on, popcorn, textured ceiling crap should be shot.
• Some wallpaper is much easier to remove than others.
• Beer bugs, picnic beetles, whatever ya want to call 'em, are very irritating.
• They also love paint.
• As a result, a few of them are permanently enshrined on the porch.
• I can stand on a sawhorse without panicking.
• I can't go past the second rung on a ladder though.
• Some days, my children can be extremely helpful.
• Other days, they can be no help at all.
• Having Mr. Stupid's daughter here overnight was surprisingly stress-free.
• My former neighbour (and friend) misses me.
• A week can be very long and very short at the same time.