It seems to me that every other week I write some tragic story about my life. On the reading side of this scenario, it must be a real downer from the days I would come home from work, work out, and then dash off to the local pub to catch a pint of ale. Well its like this. I am very happily married living in Cleveland with my dreamy little wife, my dog and cats. Life is pretty simple for me. I get up, work out, go to work, and then come home and tear down something or fix something. I enjoy it.

How was my holiday? It was awesome. I attended midnight mass with my wife and her step mother at St. Ignatius. Before that we had a nice dinner and opened presents at my parents home with my family. We gave some and received some really nice gifts– I GOT A NAIL GUN AND COMPRESSOR! I can not believe it. I am really enjoying these home projects, and now I have most of the correct tools necessary to make a project look pro. Speaking of, I re modeled my basement. It took almost 3 weeks, but last night I was hanging out in it having a beer with Dreamy. Inspiration– that grandmothers basement you all know and love. 60’s kitsch. I have no real furniture as of now, but this will be the place to house all the stuff I can collect again. I am disappointed that the wall color is so peachy, but hell, its a basement! Since I was not smart enough to take any good “Before” pics, I can only supply you with this before picture taken a few years ago. Tomorrow I will take a bunch of “After” pictures. Bring on the wall art!!