There’s interesting. And there’s REALLY interesting.

They started building a new house across the street from us today. This is a momentous occasion, as it’s the last vacant lot on our cul-de-sac…well, on our entire street, for that matter, although our street is only two blocks long. 

We have mixed emotions about it. On the one hand, it will be nice to have someone else collect the tumbleweeds and most of the dirt that blows in from the north. I won’t miss that aspect of living out here in the least.

On the other hand, this also will completely obscure the view of the north pond, trees, and skyline that we have enjoyed from our front porch for almost three years. It was inevitable, but it’s a little sad to know that in a couple of months we’ll have only the neighbors’ houses to gaze upon.

I told Debbie that I hoped someone interesting moved in. Her response? “Yeah, maybe we’ll get a crack house!”

Ever the optimist.