Backtalk...

Maxine has always been one to speak her mind but lately I'm sick of the sassiness associated with her comments. So I researched some websites and implemented a new "no backtalk" program. I've only been doing it for one day but she seems to be doing well already. The program emphasized commitment and keep at it for at least 3 weeks to be successful. If I can keep at it, she'll come around.

Merril was buffing a wheel for his truck with a power tool (angle grinder with a buffing wheel attachment) and it got away from him and ran into his face. He came in from the garage and I was like, "You have something on your face." He's like, "Yeah...I know." I followed him into the bathroom and he'd taken a fair amount of skin off right under his bottom lip. "Yikes! Does it hurt?" Merril-"Not really." Anyhoo, I'm just glad it was a buffing attachment and not a grinding attachment or he'd be missing some teeth. (He went out yesterday and bought a full-face shield for just such an accident next time.)