This is for Michelle because she asked.

This is also for Michelle because I am mean.

So, the new vehicle means that I will not be buying a place later this year. I made that decision for several reasons. First of all, I love the house and neighborhood I am in. I'm not ready to give up on it yet. Secondly, I'm now not sure I'll be here (in this city) for 3 more years. Thirdly, about 3 weeks ago several rows of townhomes in a new development went up in flames. From that I learned that the building codes do not require that the firewall extend through the attic. Because, as we all know, fire never spreads through the attic.