Where Is The Happy Medium?

I'm an independent sort. I always have been, whether I was married or not. I have to admit, though, that it sure would have been nice to have someone to depend on while I've been "laid up." Don't get me wrong, my neighbors have been wonderful, helping me out with my dog and going to the store and getting my mail for me. I couldn't very well ask them to vacuum my place for me, however, or mop the floors, dust the furniture, change the bed, reach and/or fetch me stuff, take out the trash, or rub my back, feet, or other achy parts. I don't plan to ever have another accident and get laid up for an extended period of time, but if I'm extremely unlucky and do, I'm going to have to have a better plan. What is it that I'll need, though? Not a maid, because that's pretty extreme. Not a nanny, because there are no kids here. So ... what? A personal assistant? Geez, I hope I don't ever have to decide.

It's been very hot again of late, but they keep the office so cold that we all huddle in sweaters. I guess that's better than burning up, but it is extreme.


Anyway -- have a great Monday!