DCP, I hope that 2020 has far fewer surprises.
I've also received an Erika card—yay! I did all my cards yesterday, so they're hitting the post today.
Now, I can hold a note for a long time...actually I can hold a note forever. But eventually that's just noise. It's the change we're listening for. The note coming after, and the one after that. That's what makes it music.
Host ,'Why We Fight'
Goodbye and Good Riddance: Hey, at least you didn't get a Peloton. (2019)
Take stock, reflect, butch, moan, vent. We are all here for it.
Calli - Dec 16, 2019 9:47:14 am PST #45 of 140
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Toddson - Dec 16, 2019 1:23:20 pm PST #46 of 140
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
I just want this year to be over. It's been ... trying. My office started a rule last year that if you had a "needs improvement" on your annual review you wouldn't get a raise. So, no raise last year ... and with one (down from multiple) "needs improvement" ratings, probably not this year. Also, the building I've been living in for 30+ years has been sold, I won't be able to afford the new rents - they're doing a major (supposedly) renovation and the monthly rent on a one-bedroom will be $3,990 ... which is about what I take home each month. I have to be out by the end of April, so I do have some time, but most of the building's residents are also moving out ... that's a little over 150 apartments, a number with children and it's been one of the few in town that allow dogs. I've been under rent control, so any apartment (unless it's a real dump) will be more expensive. In addition, I had the old owner fix my bathroom ceiling, since the damage from a water leak was pretty extensive. The leak's been there at least 10 years, but they've never actually fixed it. Then, over the weekend, sections of my living room ceiling started coming down ... I reported it Saturday but no one seems interested.
What with the constant barrage of bad news in the world in general, I am more than ready for this year to be over.
Theodosia - Dec 16, 2019 3:53:04 pm PST #47 of 140
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Good lord Toddson! Where do you live again, DC?
quester - Dec 16, 2019 4:11:07 pm PST #48 of 140
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.
good god, Toddson! apt ~ma!
-t - Dec 16, 2019 4:23:19 pm PST #49 of 140
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
That is terrible, Toddson! I hope you find a much better and yet affordable living space than you expect.
Beverly - Dec 16, 2019 6:37:38 pm PST #50 of 140
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
Oh Toddson, how awful. I'm so sorry, and I hope something wonderful turns up, just made for you.
Laura - Dec 17, 2019 5:13:55 am PST #51 of 140
Our wings are not tired.
Todd, your apartment sounds like much in DC. I hope you have a much better 2020.
SailAweigh - Dec 18, 2019 6:37:06 am PST #52 of 140
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
Toddson, contact the building inspector. They can fine the landlord for not doing repairs. Not sure if there is a time limit on that, though. Depends on your city code, I suspect. You might also be able to withhold rent until it's fixed. I went through something like that in Ann Arbor years ago and the building inspector gave really good advice.
meara - Dec 18, 2019 6:42:47 am PST #53 of 140
Yeah and DC has pretty strong renters laws—there ought to be some folks out there who can help you at least know what all your rights are. Especially if you're considered a senior (I don't know how old you are but sometimes that designation starts at random ages for different things!)
Toddson - Dec 18, 2019 7:35:08 am PST #54 of 140
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
They fixed the leak, pulled down the plaster that was in the process of coming down and painters arrive Friday. So they're doing all right. Thanks for the support.