Seattle in the House

Hard to tell which is more exciting, getting my first paper accepted for publication, the seachickens going to the superbowl or the now functioning washing machine in the basement. I'm going with the washing machine, if for no other reason than I now have one less reason for buying a car! Of course, before I could use the washing machine, I had to clear all the debris and despress from that half of the basement and sweep and mop the floor. I will probably have to mop the floor again before I clean up the other half. Having done that I noticed that the walls are a bit dungy and could use a nice coat of paint. I am feeling like a nice yellow would really be lovely.