I just can't get into the grove today

[Cleo]

I've added a few banners to my banner rotator but I feel like I'm running uphill today in the mud.

Between lack of sleep, wow construction workers like to start early, the layer of dust that is on everything even me, the smell of pipes being soldered, the very loud rock and roll oldies, the whine of screw guns, and my favorite the reciprocating saw which is always followed by a dust cloud of drywall dust.

I've made a Home Depot run already so I have Home Depot grim and copper pipe oxide all over my hands which I can't wash because my house has no water until the plumber is done.

I'm told that my kitchen will have drywall up today which should mean the end of the dust clouds is near. They still need to take a concrete saw to my kitchen wall so as to move the door that leads to the garage and the electrician then needs to cut all the holes in its ceiling for the recessed lighting so I guess I do have another week of dust.

I would do just about anything right now for a hot shower or at least to be able to wash my hands.

Only one thing to do…