Bridges

Last year about this time, I posted some pictures from my drive to work. At the time, there was an overpass/bridge that was being worked on and replaced. The actual bridge going over the highway was completely gone and the shoring on the side was being strengthened.

Last year, it didn't really affect me much. The bridge and overpass were at a different exit and with the exception of slower traffic for a couple miles, the bridge being out did not have any impact on my life.

This year, the exit and overpass I use to get onto the highway are being replaced. This means that I can't get where I want to go without a lot of hassle. I have to drive 10 extra miles to get to the highway. There's a large amount of delay going in either direction near my exit so I have to allow extra time as well as extra driving.

These bridges were not in good shape. They weren't well maintained. Over time, their strengths, supports and shoring had eroded and they weren't safe to use.

I'm learning that if you take good care of your bridges and maintain them, you can get where you want to go without lots of hassles. It's easier to keep maintenance than it is to tear something down and start all over.

The bridges in my life are slowly getting on the maintenance schedule rather than the replacement one.

Not enough naps

I need a few more than I am getting.


It's a little fun, though.

Exhausted!

I recently started my new job. I discovered/got shoved into Facebook. I have a TIF meeting tonight. it's been storming here and I haven't slept for a couple days. My dog wants to play. My kids are hungry and my dishes are undone.

Life is beautiful and I am glad I am tired. I am glad for my challenges and my fun stuff. I'm asking a friend to take notes at the TIF meeting. I'm going to cook a simple dinner, ignore dishes and read a book.

Hooray!