In his absence in the Philippines, as the titular ‘man’ of t

In his absence in the Philippines, as the titular ‘man’ of the house, when the sewer backed up, I got to dig these cleanout pits, do the clean out operation and refill the holes. I did this about three times over that winter. To say that I hated it is a significant understatement. I am pretty sure this sewer was a significant factor in the move to the Horn Street house.

Incidentally,, the sewer line ran along the boundary between light and shadow to my mom’s left.

At Christmas, I got to be ‘Santa’s helper’ and assemble a toy table and a tricycle for my sister, Janice. Check out the chapter on TV to see the table.

It is almost incomprehensible to me now how Unconnected we were at that time. Snail mail was our mode of communications. I think Mom and Dad spoke by phone once or twice. With cell phones and Skype, this absence would have been so much more gentle.

I am pretty sure this is a photo for my dad.