When I was a much younger i worked masonry as a hod carrier. Moving mud, brick, block and stone. Often first on the site and last to leave. Lots of prep and cleanup. I worked really fucking hard.

One day while at lunch I fell asleep in the back of my truck. Woke up around quitting time. Boss man just let me sleep. Paid me for it too! All cleanup was done.

One of the best construction gigs I ever had. Never before and never since had I been as valued for my hard work like I was there. Good pay and great bonuses, time off and respect.

Built many multimillion dollar houses during my time there. Still yearn for the feeling of being on the top of 30 feet of scaffolding on a brisk summer morning talking to old Joe.

My washing machine as I’m frantically pressing the spin cycle button: “I’m sorry, I cant do that Dave.”