Droppings have been steadily falling directly over the table where I work. I had visions of insect masses in the infrastructure slowly and methodically eating the house.

He was due between 11 and noon, and being a veteran of such promises, I was stepping into the shower at 10-ish, allowing plenty of time before his arrival. There was a knock on the door.

This is the first time a service person has been early. His highly scented deodorant followed his every move, and when he ventured outside to check the eaves, he was very easy to find.

A friend had reported the results of her termite work not too long ago, so I was expecting the estimate to be in the four-figure range, and the dreaded tenting. Surprise! The infestation is not severe, limited to a few areas, and subterranean evidence is minimal.

Now if I can just get through the dental work at 8 a.m. tomorrow.