Water, water everywhere

I was very concerned with a billing and payment issue for our school newspaper when I went to work this morning. I have been  very concerned since before the weekend, in fact. There has been some issue somewhere in between me requesting that the check is cut and the printer actually receiving the money. 

Sometimes, when I get bogged down in details, life hands me the opportunity to gain perspective. When I got home from work today, I was greeted by a large, yellow construction vehicle with a scoop on the front. 

Not knowing why it was there, I carried on with my regular business. I went to wash my hands so I could eat a snack with clean hands. No water. 

I looked out the front window more closely at the vehicle. It was from the city's water department. Aha. That makes sense. And I got the perspective I apparently needed. The Dallas ISD accounting practices had been all consuming. Maybe I should be focused on the fact that I generally have access to clean, free-flowing water. Except this afternoon. 

The things you take for granted... I was wondering for a while if I would be able to take a shower in the morning, but that thought quickly gave way to a nap. When I woke, the water was back on. I decided to go check the mailbox, and I saw this note on the doorknob. I guess I should have checked earlier. 

There is a big hole in the sidewalk with flashing lights and safety cones lining it now.  

There is a lot of water-based news lately.  Danny has passed another test in his job with the City of Irving.  He is now certified to handle wastewater and drinking water.  The more I think about it, the more I am glad that the people who handle both clean and dirty water have to prove they possess a certain body of knowledge.  I'm very happy for Danny, as well.  

So, that's it.  There's a blocked-off hole in my front sidewalk, but I have clean, free-flowing drinking water.  Danny has another gold star to add to his resume.  Also, I have someone looking into the mess with the billing at school.  I am told things are going to work out fine.