Nice sword, Gud!

I'm sorry about the job loss, Dana. Job~ma to you and your DH.

I believe a nearby community college here offers upholstery classes where they let you bring in projects. My neighbor was thinking of taking one, because she'd have direction and access to equipment that might make things easier. Might be worth looking into community colleges in your area, Beverly.

I think the structure of that chair would make reupholstery worthwhile. No new chair will have the same quality of construction.

I have been thinking about doing a tuck-and-roll on my midsection.

Compressed-air staple-guns are handy.

Yikes, Dana. Scary times.

That sucks, Dana. I'm sorry. I guess at least he's getting out of a misery-making job.

Compressed-air staple-guns are handy.

Tools for DIY surgery could be an up-and-coming market in the United States. With medical care becoming more and more expensive, there's sure to be a demand for tools to help with doing your own medical procedures.

NYC headline of the day: Subway 'Brake Bandit' Arrested For Allegedly Pulling Emergency Brakes, Exposing Himself

Ha! Not even going to click because the smile already happened.

Happy Friday! Plans for the big weekend?

I have date night tonight with dinner then watching God of Carnage at the local theater. Saturday working on house construction projects. Sunday have the memorial for DH's aunt who passed a bit ago. Not sure about Monday. The kids have to work! I might do a BBQ pool thing later in the day.

Sorry about the job news, Dana. Hopefully you'll both find something less troublesome in short order.

Hey Matt, good time to be a Bruins fan!

One thing I'm having to learn is that just because a piece of furniture is wonderful doesn't mean it has to keep living in my house. stares at awkward coffee table

I'm also trying to learn this lesson. Avoids catching the eye of cute little secretary desk my mother loved but I have no use for.

Here's hoping the job sitch ends up being a net positive, Dana.