|
|
Thursday November 19, 2020 subscribe |
![site index
[Picture of the Day logo]](../images/cammicro.gif)
| between wrapping up one's a crowd and saying yes to (almost) any and all jobs pitched my way, i feel i've been absent here. main gig right now is a pretty involved unfinished basement remodel that entails cutting in windows; reinforcing a wonky wall; scribing sleeper subfloor over sloped concrete pad with 5-inch deviation across 20-foot span; framing new walls; running added circuits for receptacles, recessed lights, and heater; drywall; painting; and finally a snap together floating floor, with custom built-in desktop for good measure. i'm really enjoying it! i actually look forward to getting on site to see how far i can push it forward any given day. i don't always hit my goal, but most days i do, and i fall asleep each night visualizing the next day's mission. the house is on an east slope of south beacon hill, separated from neighbors by dense stands of tangled vegetation. it feels quite removed from seattle proper (which isn't the most urban of cities to begin with). because covid and because it's an option in general, i pee outside at the edge of the backyard, screened from the house by this tree. these days i don't take breaks except to drink or relieve myself, bookends of hydration and elimination. but in that short time outside i try to soak it all in, breathe deep and observe the lush surroundings and count my blessings. look! a hummingbird! lately i've been really drawn to mushrooms, and it felt like i made some new friends when these emerged. |
 |
