Chicken Skin

On our way home from a mediocre day at the beach*, Madi announced completely out of the blue, "I need April to come visit. I think the house is haunted and she's in to that kind of stuff."
Quit giggling - she's DEAD serious! (At least that's what I was told)

Apparently my sister is now dubbed the family exorcist.
*We need WAVES! Guam was beautiful - but wave less! Today's visit did not have the adequate amount of waves to constitute a good beach day.

I think it's about time. . . .

. . . . .You were officially introduced.

Meet Constance.  Otherwise known as 302B Julian Ave.

I don't normally make it a habit of naming inanimate objects, but my dear friend Misse does. She names everything down to her cell phone!  I figured I may as well give it a whirl - trying to form somewhat of an attachment that has so far eluded me.

So why Constance?

Because she is constant.

She's been housing military families just like us since 1938 or so. We as families move on - but she's here waiting for another family to move in and make their memories.

Can you just imagine all the birthdays that have been celebrated within these walls?

Deployments waiting for Dad to come home for what seems like forever.

The morning of December 7, 1941.

Definitely a work in progress, but she is starting to grow on me.

I've been holding out on you . . .

My days of mourning housing are nearing an end. The house is coming together (as it always does) The sense of humor is easing back and I'm starting to see it all in a better light.

But just to show that my complaining was not completely unwarranted, I give you . . . . .

The COMMODE!

Isn't she a beauty?!

Absolutely no discretion in this 1200 s/f cottage (including the lanai). We can hear you finishing up from the carport outside.

(Never mind that I had to climb into the tub to take the photo. It's all about being cozy here in paradise.)

Just look at all the multitasking that can be accomplished from one seat!

So this isn't Home Sweet Home. Adjust.

Hey - if they cliche fits!