Step by Step

Wally was here today. We dug holes and mixed concrete and set posts in the ground. The posts will eventually support railings for the stairs on my deck. It was hot, Ms J. We worked hard and we sweated like horses. I'm pleased with what we accomplished. I got my head sunburned again, though. I wonder if it'll EVER tan enough that it won't burn anymore? Yes, I wore a hat, but I didn't put the darned thing on until my head felt hot.


It doesn't look like much, Ms J. But it was truly a lot of work. Safe stairs are a priority. The next person to fall there may not be as lucky as Meagan was.

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Sears phoned today. I wasn't home and they left a message.

"Hello, Mr. Pringle. It's Sears delivery calling. You have a delivery scheduled for tomorrow, but unfortunately, the lawnmower you ordered has not arrived at our warehouse. We'll call again to reschedule. Sorry about the delay."

It's a good thing I wasn't home to receive the call. I might have told the man to cancel the entire order. I ordered a lawnmower on July 20th, Ms J. I've been waiting for it so I can cut my shaggy lawn. They've already called once to reschedule. Now they want to do it again. When I purchase something, it's because I want it. I don't expect to have to wait for weeks to get it.

Unacceptable, Sears. Completely unacceptable.

I'm on a bit of a rant here, so if you're an anonymous reader who thinks I need education or correction, please keep your thoughts to yourself. I'm pissed off and I'm gonna rant. Because I can. Because it's MY blog. Do I criticize you?

I think I'll call Sears tomorrow and tell them to shove it. All of it. The entire order. $1700. No patio furniture from Sears. Ever. No dining room table and chairs. And no lawnmower. They've lost my business. Is it too much to ask that they provide the merchandise they advertise? I'm disappointed and I'm angry. I won't be shopping there again.

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Right. On a happier note, I'm off to see Meagan's rodeo tomorrow morning. She's been at Teen Ranch all week and tomorrow is the day the campers get to show the parents what they've learned. Meagan's mother will be there, I suppose. And Tim. I'm sure Scott will attend as well. He's Meagan's stepdad, separated three years now from What'serface and not yet divorced. I feel so jealous of his continuing relationship with Meagan.

So many thoughts tonight, Ms J. So many uncomfortable feelings.

You know what I need right now? A warm bath, candles, prayer and meditation. That always helps me feel better. Easy does it, they say. One step at a time.

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