The View from a Drawbridge

Tag: sewage

  • Stink Pipes! Who Knew?

    We overlook them, but we’d sure miss them if they were gone.

  • One Very Close Shave

    So, I’ve been house hunting in the cutthroat Seattle market. After three rejected bids, two of which were soul-crushing, I was sorely tempted to give up. But I don’t really have that luxury. If I don’t lock down a steady mortgage payment, my rent is bound to increase way beyond my means. So I resigned…

  • Environmental Pragmatism

    I care about the environment very much. I recycle. I conserve whenever I can. I turn off lights. I try to have as little impact on the planet as possible. If I could afford a hybrid car, I’d definitely have one. My purchases are green ones whenever that option is available and within my means.…

  • What Do You Recommend?

    Many years ago I had a boyfriend who was a plumber. I assumed he knew what he was doing. After all, he got a paycheck for it week after week, year after year. So when friends needed plumbing, I’d recommend him. If he did it as a side job, they’d save money and he’d earn…