As usual, a lot of things have been happening in the two weeks since the last The Newsletter. And a lot of things come to mind. Things like eye infections, quiet spaces, and noise abatement. In the meantime I’ve passed my deadline – again! – and when that happens, I get really cheeky. For those of you who still aren’t clear on what “cheeky” means in the U.S., think anything from bold and brash, to downright snarky. It can also have an endearing or humorous
As I type this, it’s been a full two days with absolutely no power. We were not exactly prepared for this. The reason for that is: 1. The house (owned by my housemate) is fortified to withstand almost any weather challenge, and 2. This latest storm is the first one that has caused total power loss in this neighborhood. You see, the combination of the solid foundation of a well-established, well-positioned neighborhood with modern commercial renovations caused an otherwise impervious neighborhood to suddenly be subjected to a new