The wild weather has blown away, and this was a perfect day to be at the new worksite. Our homeowner Dianne from earlier in the week was so grateful — she delivered a thank you note with personalized inserts for each of us.

The crew moved on to the other two projects next door to each other.One involved ripping off and replacing old siding, the other was a new build. The latter so far has consisted of redoing work done by a previous builder not associated with BBM.









A highlight of the morning is always delectable pastries from the Vietnamese bakery!





There’s a gorgeous live oak in the backyard with ferns growing on the trunk and branches…


Back on campus, Ally and Lorie lent a hand at Loaves and Fishes, reporting that the soup kitchen’s new home is in an unheated gymnasium.



After a hard day’s work, Victoria still had the energy to take a run along the beach.


I took a look at the tiny bedroom on wheels referenced yesterday. To tiny add basic.

It looks sort of like an outhouse.…
With solar-powered lights, a USB port, a single platform for a sleeping bag, and basic insulation in the floors and ceiling. It’s on wheels so it can be attached to a trailer in case evacuation is necessary.


Right now seven people are working on this jigsaw.


It is bitter sweet to read your blog. My thoughts a prayers for another great week are with you! Wish I were with you in more than spirit.
A quick catch up on the boys—Ryan is now principal of his school. Courtney is enjoying being grandma to his 2 boys.in April they are adding something rare to our family—a girl!!
Tyler,Gabby, Colton, and Cayden are in Yuma, Arizona where he is a flight instructor. He is now Major Frizzel.
Connor. Callie and Cameron are in Madison, CT and are expecting another boy in April. They both work at Yale Hosp.
Trevor is in Denver and is loving being a chef. He has a serious girlfriend but no ring yet.
Pat is an asst. DA in Philadelphia.. he is still a man of few words about his personal life.
Good luck the rest of your week. With fond memories and love, Rita
So good to hear from you, Rita, and hear the news of your family! We speak of you often here. Love from all of us.