I settled into my new job working alongside Marie. It is such a pleasure working with people that respect you and your boundaries. No crude language, no stares, no one standing behind you trying to look down your top, just do your job, and everyone is happy. The only exception was when I had to walk the factory floor to deliver mail to another office. I had to look straight ahead as the guys liked to do a little catcallin...

The day had started bad and I was hoping it would get better. It wouldn't! At least not at first. I heard the other contractors arriving and soon there was giggling. I knew what they were giggling about. I finished my shower and toweled off. As I always did, I dropped my towel down the laundry chute. I had already dropped the sheet down before I showered. Then to my horror, I turned around and remembered I didn't have any...

The morning started early. I had to back Jim's car out of the garage before the crew showed up for work. Jim was cooking us breakfast, another one of his talents. As I was headed back in the house the electrician arrived with his young helper. He said again he was sorry for the previous morning. He introduced me to his young helper, Thomas, as an apprentice from the nearby trade school saying in all the confusion yesterda...