Another "problem"

In addition to this weekend's pleasant weather surprise, there's something else that's conspiring to derail my home improvement projects: my work load.

As with the weather, I'm not complaining about having work to do. My services are in demand. They like me! They really, really like me! And it sure beats the alternative.

These kinds of "obstacles" make me thankful for everything I have.

My new motto: The home improvement will get done. Eventually.

Weather "woes"

The temperature approached 70 degrees here in coastal Maine on Saturday (which coincidentally was the first day of spring). That kind of weather is unheard of in mid-March, which made it a real gift. Being the appreciative sort of folks we are, my wife, daughter and I took off that morning for a day of adventure on the streets of Portland.

(Aside #1: I don't know how or why we've never walked the East End Trail before, but after Saturday, it's going to be a staple. Aside #2: if you have kids, you must take them to the new playground at Deering Oaks.)

So I didn't get to anything on my to-do list. But based on the amazing weekend I had with my girls, that's a very good thing.