Somehow I thought my bed would be spared. Nope. After tending all the leaks in three other rooms, I finally went to lay down and my pillows were soaked.

Upon turning on the light, I found that the wall above my bed is totally buckled and there is an ominous bubble over the mattress.

Pillows are in the washer and I'm deploying the hair dryer on my feather bed and wool mattress topper.

Now I'm wondering if the building isn't just going to be condemned.

In many horror movies, there's a moment when I think, "Why don't they get the hell out of there and check into a motel?" You may be approaching that moment. I know, I'd hesitate to leave my things under those circumstances. Is there someone who can keep Cagney for the day so you don't have to worry about him?

Good lord, bonny. That is atrocious. Your landlord is a sorry excuse for a human being, much less a landlord. I assume you are documenting all damage with photos and such?

amyth, sorry to hear about the migraine. I hope it eases up soon.

So, when Finn tackles Spidey, Spidey just sort of disappears like someone being absorbed by The Blob.

Okay, that is hilarious to imagine. I'm so glad they are getting along well! Is Finn eating more?

bonny, call the DCRA and ask for an apartment inspection. That is the first step in allowing you to leave without penalty for breaking the lease. There is an implied warranty of habitability that doesn't seem to have been met for some time.

It may be time to find somewhere else to live. I don't see the landlord changing anytime soon.

Hugs to Nora and Sarah.

Happy birthday Laura!

Good news about the kitties.

Wonderful news about LTC, sj!

bonny, call the DCRA and ask for an apartment inspection. That is the first step in allowing you to leave without penalty for breaking the lease. There is an implied warranty of habitability that doesn't seem to have been met for some time.

I was wondering who you call about this. The only thing I could think of was board of health, and that didn't seem right.

DC is really good with tenant rights. bonny is in one of the best jurisdictions in the world to get this taken care of with a minimum of hassle (relatively speaking, of course).

Bonny, please listen to Maria. I'm worried about you.

I definitely have a head cold, and I'm going back to sleep.

Not to taunt, but it's beautiful here today.

sj, feel better! I'm glad you are resting.

Need to figure out what self-care looks like today and get on it before I run out of day. Still in pjs. I need to fix food for lunch tomorrow, maybe go to the Apple Store, tidy my room, maybe sort some Mardi Gras beads, refill a script and make a yoga class if at all possible. And chuck this pack of cigarettes I bought yesterday.

Is Finn eating more?

Yes, he is. He's eating enthusiastically but not desperately, which leads me to believe that some of his earlier glee at being fed (I have met beagles with more restraint around food) may have been in part due to boredom.

smonster, my cousin got back to me and the only study she found was the first link I posted for you. But she says that she sees things about fecal transplants come across her Twitter feed all the time, so she'll keep an eye out for anything related to mental health.