Still stuck in the summer blahs…

wall on the walk to work

Still becalmed in the middle of summer. Volunteer, lounge around the pool. Life could be worse things.

So, what’s for dinner? Jalapeno sausages, zucchini and eggplant – with maybe some quick marinara sauce.

I have noticed over the past few days that the recession is starting to change little life patterns in our urban village. I see young men in the elevator – in years past they would be taking their expensive shirts down to the laundry. Not any more. The young men must have discovered that there is a washing machine in their units.

One sees fewer Minute Maids. And dog walkers. I haven’t seen the grocery delivery van in weeks. Nor have I seen the “in home dog grooming” service recently. DIY is taking on new meaning.

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