Oh, about moths! I got some kind of sticky hormone trap at the pet store and it worked! But I feel like someone here tried that and it didn't work. Worked for me, though.

I've thrown away everything that looked like it might have access, without checking if it was spoiled or not, after I found my unopened bag of rice with fluttery things in it. Everything in those cupboards is deemed lost. And then I sprayed everything down with diluted bleach, and am now stepping up a level from ziplock bags, which I'd considered enough before. Heavy duty plastic bins, or tightly screwed jars only.

No room in the freezer.

I will look out for cedar next week.

Bwahah! Look what just showed up in my inbox: [link]

Books are mailed, laundry is in the dryer, I have eaten some dumplings for the second half of lunch, and learned that my microwave can track the timer and the oven together! I mean, I started the timer, then cooked the dumplings, and it went right back to the timer time when the food was done. Huh!

I wish msbelle lived closer too, just because. I also oddly proud that even though I am really far behind, I've done all the stuff she mentioned.

Today is working out really well too. Key guy just left, and termite guy/handyman is working away at stuff and took a few more things off my to do list. I am going to make a target run and then garden until he is done, and then go home and pack more.

I need more lists from msbelle though.

Perkins, you still have to do more stuff.

sumi, thank you so much for the offer.

lisah, I was on zoloft for 3 years until two months ago. It had pretty stopped being as effective. My. Dr. put me on generic Celexa. It is a bit better, but not great. The transition was not bad at all though.

smonster, I've been toying with the idea of a NO trip, and I would be happy to help you unpack and organize. Thing is I will only be able to be there like 1 day what with driving there and back.

ok, Perkins - what are you getting at Target? Is it only new stuff for the new place? NO extra stuff this close to moving.

When you get back, tape together 3 boxes and pack them with stuff from one room. Start with book shelves, or knick-knack shelves. Do not stop until all three boxes are full and labeled.

I always start with books, because they are so easy and satisfying, but I think it might be a mistake because I always run out of steam for the random stuff. So maybe start with the random, and leave books for a prize? Ridiculous.

I am now curious about what is happening in my building, because I wandered into the apartment across the hall, and the kitchen was full of sets of plates and coffee makers and stuff -- new stuff, not a single person's. They are really going to have to do some work on the common space if they are looking for upscale shorter-term furnished rentals.

Bwahah! Look what just showed up in my inbox:

Look at the long legs on that kid!