It's Coming Along

As you can see from the pic, the deck is really coming along. In fact, they started laying the actual decking yesterday. You can't see it here, however, because it's up against the house. I'm hoping the get a lot done today because we're going to have a good amount of rain starting this afternoon and I don't know that they'll be able to work tomorrow. As you can see, in the middle of the picture, toward the bulldozer (or whatever the hell that thing is) there's an opening where the steps down to the yard will be. Originally, I'd wanted this a little wider but the way Nick did it (less stairs and more surface area on the deck) will allow us to have more room for our table, grills and other furniture. 

I'm still unsure of what the stairs down to the yard will look like. I'd wanted a few steps down, then about a 6 foot platform then another 2 steps or so. The way it's built right now, however, that hasn't happened. And maybe he's still got some posts and stuff to do. We'll see. Regardless, it's better and bigger than it was and truly awesome. I'm so excited. 

So yesterday when I went to work, I was talking to a couple of the ladies from lunch about the incident from Monday. They were flabbergasted though not surprised that Nana spewed such venom. Talking to the art teacher, she said that Monday night, Nana called her and apologized. I stated that I'd be curious if she said something to me. She didn't. Again, not surprised. I'm letting it go and just trying to keep in mind that I don't know why she is the way she is; I don't know what happened to make her like that and that I'm not everyone's cup of tea either. 

Dinner tonight: I'm going to pull an Aldi meal out of the freezer (pulled pork). I'll serve it with some cole slaw and fries. Something easy. 

Did I mention the podcast I've been listening to? It's called Telepathy Tapes and it is utterly fascinating! Here's the premise: The podcast explores the amazing abilities of non-speakers with autism—individuals who have long been misunderstood and underestimated. These silent communicators possess gifts that defy conventional understanding, from telepathy to otherworldly perceptions. Parents and teachers have quietly witnessed these individual's abilities and through this podcast the evidence and experiences that have been gathered shows that there is someone quite remarkable inside the minds of these people once thought to be shells of a person. There really are no words to describe what this podcast is uncovering. Autistic individuals who can read minds and the proof is undeniable. As a special ed teacher I'm fascinated but also as someone who is fascinated by what the mind and body has the ability to do. There's just so much we don't know but think we do. Listen to it...it'll change how you think. 

K - I've droned on long enough. Happy humpday! Later!