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Just the Bits

We hit a high of 53° yesterday, and the chickens were loving it, as well as the full day of sunshine.   The paint brushes/rollers took a break for a few days. February is starting out with some hiccups.   However, I have finished washing  down the rest of the hallway walls (all but a small section).  I can now proceed to spackle any holes, allow them to dry.   Laundry got caught up.  I had some to fold and some to put away.  I also caught up on some paperwork.  Bathrooms are getting cleaned. Healthy breakfasts were prepared.  We decided that the next time I make this sweet potato hash, we prefer two eggs per serving. Meals got made and meal prep (lentils cooking for a dinner recipe). I got another rug washed.  I love the ones we bought at the flea market in Amish country.  They are the "washable" ones, and more expensive, but boy do they wash up nicely.  I have had cheaper ones from the box stores, that did not hold u...

Book Finished! ~ Just the Bits

  First, I was in a book funk, where I have not been wanting to read at all .  I used to LOVE to read.  I'd fit it in anywhere I could.   One of my cousins recommended reading "Atomic Habits" as one of two books she mentioned.  I bought both.  My goal was to read 2 pages daily.  Small habit to start, but showing up to read made it a good habit.  I was pretty impressed with this book.  There are some powerful quotes, so it's just not that same ol' self help type book.   If you want to get back to good habits, or ditch bad habits, this book is for you. I haven't started the other book yet, but when I do, I will update on that one too.  Atomic Habits was highly recommended, and is a great book to take a review of your daily life.  We all need a review every once in a while. It's day 11 of no rain.  It's great to dry laundry on the line, but I'm running that electric bill back up with the water pump, by watering what...