Touching wood

If I could have been anything in the world, I'd have been a carpenter.

Today, I didn't rise to those heights, but I did spend a good part of today giving our neglected staircase some tlc.  This staircase and I have a long road to travel, repairs-wise, and today was just a minor facelift to lift, mostly, my spirits.  Really, is there anything better than running your hand along a beautifully smooth bannister?  Well yes, probably, but not today.

My imminent demise is currently being held at bay by liberal consumption of anti- and pro-biotics who are currently waging the mother of all battles for control of my insides.  Fingers crossed for a home win.