I thought I had past the time when flattery and flirting had any effect upon me.  I was wrong, I just know that it all inspires me.  I can not fortell the future, I am not by any means rushing, falling for him , completely helplessly with total abandon as in past. Who can not appreciate such flattery and teasing? I am plasteringand painting walls of new older home and dancing around - as usual -but I am more inspired and a little less frustrated,  It feels good.

Am ploughing slowly through hundreds of boxes. I have moved  closer to my hometown, Wash. D.C. and daughter, son and grandchildren. There were 5 trucks of lovely collections. I sent and gave away 3 truckloads. I arrived in my new old house with just 2 trucks and will be lucky to find my things to organize again. House , great location, charming, great bones, but needed new kitchen and new bath. lived here for about 10 days maybe, I finally got hot water several days ago and a stove new! All tile in bath had to come down as there was too many missing and could not be replaced. new pretty tile ordered, jaquzzi ordered, theres color to add everywhere before art can be hung and working on landscaping as was an eyesore distraction to the cottages charm, Need to be lucky somewhat  to find a carpenter that can build me shelve and cabinets in at least 2 rooms, much  needed. I"ll get there. I was introduced to a sweet, tender,  funny contractor to help. He receives a lot of calls and smokes every ten minutes-UGH-but is fun to work with and overbooked as he is, is pretty helpful. I feel like an older sister or very good friend to him, he was recently left in his marriage and is quite raw right now. I want to help him, rescue him.