For one thing, my tenants refused to pay the $75 rent increase. But how could that be a good thing? Because this is their response to the email I sent:
I just spoke to Cliff. We will pay you $100 extra even though you asked for $75. We understand your plight and you have been very good to us. Thank you for allowing us to stay on. It’s a nice community.
Unbelievable and, of course, I sent back my thanks. I guess cynics would say, "well, they're both gainfully employed and surely have nice, fat pension waiting for them in August, so the extra ain't gonna hurt." I don't care, I still think it's a great thing to do. As for my "plight," as Susan wrote, I mentioned that I'm 85, on a fixed income, my rent rose by $126 a month, and there's still a mortgage on the house. Now I feel a little guilty. Yes, my circumstances are as I said, but--well, both my social security and my pension have gone up considerably in 2022 and, in fact, if not well off, I'm comfortable financially.
Plus: Out of the blue (heh-heh), Blue Shield sent me a Target gift card for $25. Why in the world--? I guess just because I'm a good person or something. Hell, I'm not asking questions; I went to Target after lunch and already spent some of it.
Best of All: The above just concerns money, so is of minor importance, but then very good news came via a phone call from my niece, Carolyn. She's redecorating and asked if I want Aunt Maggie's old sewing cabinet and the tin in which she kept buttons. Oh, yes, very much. (I first asked the size of the cabinet; luckily, it's small.) I remember when Aunt Maggie was alive and used to sew and I remember that cabinet. She made these capes, caps, and matching draw string bags for Betty and me. Here we are will our childhood friend, Whizzie Eaton:
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