Welcome to the World of Home Ownership

The House
Originally uploaded by Jules Verne.

I've heard this phrase a lot in the past month or two. Next to "congrats," apparently it's the comment of choice when you tell someone that you just bought a house. In a whirlwind of paperwork and well-wishing, I purchased my first house--a townhouse to be exact--this past April. Expenses abound, but the rewards are immeasurable. The other night I sat out on my back deck with my red lantern lights plugged in and watched the show: real lightning and that of the bug variety taking over the sky and the yard. It was beautiful.

Anyone who is reading this and wants to stop by my house-warming party on the 4th of July, there will be hot dogs and pop for everyone. :-)