So where have I been?

The short form is: househunting.

Congratulations to our own Rick Lugari for cleverly figuring out where I am after only one clue. At that time, I was living in beautiful Broomfield, Colorado. Yup, I am out of New Mexico and not going back for all of King Midas’ silver. We’ve just bought a home out here in Thornton, Colorado which now puts us in the propertied class.

Funny story: I’ve been working out here since May while Uxor and the children have been back in New Mexico. I wanted to make sure things were stable out here before uprooting everyone. At the time, I was trying to find a home in Westminster, which is a few miles west of Thornton.

Uxor: Tom (she still won’t call me Tommissar), It’s really interesting that you’re looking at Westminster.

Me: Why is that?

Uxor: Well, it sounds so…British. Like you’ll be having tea with the queen or something. I’d figure you’d want to live in Thornton. I mean, John Wayne was Sean Thornton in the Quiet Man, so I just figured you’d be set on living there.

Me: . . .

Uxor: Tom?

Me: . . .

Uxor: TOM!

Me: Universe. Spiraling. Out. Of. Control. Must. Piece. Together. Reality.

Now, while all you wonderful people are wonderful and important and stuff…I just haven’t had the time for you. I must have looked at somewhere in the neighborhood of 40-50 houses before finding the one. We’re in the process of renovating the entire interior of this place, as well as getting unpacked. From what I figure, we need to recarpet every room in the house, repaint every wall, and put in new tile in the bathrooms and kitchen. Other than that, it’s in tip-top shape.

Oh, and I’ll be endorsing someone in the next few days.  Feel free to speculate on who that will be.