She remembers 1985 very well, because that was the year Martha Hagman accidentally burned her cat's tail when making a birthday cake for her husband. It was a good year, all in all, well, Martha's personal chaos was a tough piece of cake, pardon the pun, to deal with, but 1985 will still go down as one of the best years.
Not only did she get rid of that husband of hers but she also found herself this nice little bachelorettes pad. Her so-called better half had moved to Mexico and now they met on a yearly basis to say hi and make sure they were still alive. He seemed to like it there and she couldn't deny loving the sun in southern California.
Well, since 1985 she's had quite the adventure in the golden state but whatever has happened in her still somewhat quiet life, she still has the loft to go back to. Amongst her neighbors she has found friends, gossip and the occasional temporary lover. Some have been better than others and some has just made her life worth living.
The cute young guy who moved in a couple of years ago has been one of the highlights. He has helped her water plants and fetch the mail and some groceries when she broke her leg. He always had time to sit down for a cup of coffee, and even though he never shared so much about himself, it was nice to have some company that wasn't old ladies like herself.
Kevin Walker, was his name, and he was a lawyer. Quite easy on the eye and with a marvelous smile. He didn't actually tell her, but he also might be a homosexual. Through the years quite a lot of men has come and gone. Some very temporary, some stayed for a bit.
The latest one seem to also be the final one. Tall handsome man and rumors has it he is a chef. That's a good choice, she thinks, there is nothing more passionate and sensual than food. However, he is quite loud. He also makes the other one very loud. She wants to think it's because they enjoy playing a loud round of chess, but the rhythm of their noises and their shameful looks the next day says it something different.
Oh well, what can she do? She recently bought herself an iPod and have been exploring all sorts of new music lately, and it blocks out all activities coming from the neighbors. She's just glad they are there when she needs a cup of sugar or a helping hand.