souvenir from Canada

Since we were so over-burdened with luggage during our extended trip, we tried to keep our souvenirs on the tiny side. I wanted to bring home tatoos for everyone, but we couldn't decide between a moose or a salmon. Instead, and inspired by my sister-in-law's clothesline, I brought home a one-item to-do list from Canada, which Mychal handily accomplished in five minutes for less than ten bucks. My very first clothesline.

Which also doubles as my new office view. And since I'm still lamenting, it merits a comparison to the old view:


I mean, who wouldn't exchange a Mediterranean-style fortress purported to be the dowry of a Borax daughter (but we haven't taken the historical walk yet, so can't say for sure), complete with lemon and olive trees, a burbling fountain and Moroccan tiles for laundry swaying in the lee of the high school shed?

Not quite the boats that someone else gets to watch all day...