Laundry Day

We've been educating ourselves on the difference between cockroaches and water bugs. Small comfort when one startles a shriek out of you in the kitchen.

Apparently, we have water bugs. Management sprays for them twice a month, but the buildings are alongside a canal, so it's pretty impossible to keep them out completely. Unlike cockroaches, water bugs are truly aquatic and can hold their breath for long periods. Who knew?

You can still find 'em in your kitchen, though. I'm not attaching a photo cuz, you know, ick. But I'm trying to get used to the idea of them, being one of God's creatures and all.

Then we were off to a local laundromat, which turned out to be pretty high tech. And it had a cute coffee (and tea!) place next door while we waited.Read more