Dear Future Katherine:

At some point in the future, the colors in your home will appear to you to be tired and in need of refreshing. Or *shudder* you will need to move again and you will look at homes infested with beige and ecru. You will, I guarantee, think to yourself, "Hey, we can slap a little paint on the walls! It's not hard!"

With that in mind, I offer this handy guideline for your perusal:

Things You Do Not Enjoy About or Are Not Competent With Regarding Painting

• Opening the paint


• Pouring the paint


• Carrying the paint tray


• Taping


• Covering the floor and furniture


• Moving furniture


• Standing on ladders


• Avoiding the ceiling


• Edging


• Priming


• Actually painting


• Cleanup

Things You Enjoy About and Are Competent With Regarding Painting:

• Choosing the Paint Color

Much love,

Past Katherine