I’ve never had much use for straight men other than my big brother, but I’m learning they have their uses.
My friend the handydyke turned 80 and gave away her tools. She has a contractor now, but he’s much too busy to work at odd jobs. So the manager of our development recommended a guy who loves doing just that. We’re on such a home improvement tear, he’s practically living with us.
This article appears in Feb 7-13, 2013.

