Da Hood

The strange, rapid turnover of our neighbors continues.

There's a little house across the alley from us that has been occupied by the same older couple for the entire 9 years we've lived here. We noticed a distinct lack of activity there a couple of months ago, and asked their daughter-in-law what was up. Turns out, it's a rental. The people who lived there were forced to move out when the gentleman fell ill with cancer. Apparently, he's doing okay now.

The house was vacant until the night before last. We noticed some lights on, and kids playing in the backyard. I noticed a lady on the back porch last evening - beer in hand, smoking a cigarette. She looks pregnant. Here we go again.

Meanwhile, the house just to the south of us was put up for sale a month ago. It sold in less than a week. They were asking what I thought was a wildly extravagant price, given the size and age of the house. I can hardly wait to see what moves in there.