first project of the year

For the second time since we moved in, I noticed today that our door 'peephole' was painted shut. I thought I could unstick it simply by using a screwdriver and hammer. I unstuck the little rollerball [right], but apparently that was not enough. The peephole is still stuck. I think the project might involve some paint thinner, and I am not really in the mood for that right now.

I also noticed for the second time since we moved in, the first time being the day we moved in, that our door says J. Eastman. He must have lived here in the 40s. I read once where Jonathan Adler said that you should name your apartment and have towels monogrammed with that name, which would give your place a more regal air. We should get towels monogrammed with J. Eastman. I like our old apartment.