He did a shitton for B'more. Camden Yards, Harborplace, feet in the street, lighting fires under people. But he could also be an unmitigated ass whose actions undermined him in later years and really? Aren't at all forgivable.

Sounds like Baltimore's own Huey Long.

Don't envy the obit writer. Of course, I could always go The Wire route and say "He was as big a pain in the ass as the rest of us." Cue the Pogues. Fade to black.

Oh, the obit writer had fun: [link]

Sounds like Baltimore's own Huey Long.

Heh. Oh, New Orleans, I heart you SO MUCH.

So yesterday was the 2 year anniversary of closing. Fitting I spent it with neighbors. Monday is 2 years of the first night spent here.

My first anniversary is end of this week! :) I have not done nearly as much to my place as you have though.

My cousin put a bug in my ear about starting my own business and while I think it would be a long shot for me to do, I have been doing a bit of research and brainstorming tonight. My mother on the other hand is so stressed about my unemployment that she spends hours a day looking for jobs.

You are a natural organizer, msbelle. People have paid me to do that. If you can deal with folks who only sort of want to change, there is a huge market for it.

If you'd like to see my contract and prices, I'd be happy to share.

I got my new rug. It's much darker than the photo, so it doesn't match my couch like i thought it would. Ironically, it matches the shade that I thought my couch was until I got it home. I had it specially cut, so I can't take it back. I still like it.

I don't think I'd like to do personal organizing. What keeps coming to mind is concierge/errand services: dry cleaning, meds, wait for deliveries, post office, returns/exchanges.

That's an even better business. People want the service and are generally appreciative. If you can niche, the market refers itself. It does require charging around a lot. Is traffic a stresser in your area?