Vol.33

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The weather outside is //

Look at that weather forecast! Highs in the 70s in August is pretty unheard of around here.

As I look outside my window // This is our last full week of summer break and I’m torn between being completely lazy and going 100-miles-an-hour tackling farm projects. I’m going to attempt to balance both goals by working hard in the morning and then relaxing all afternoon. I really need to weed the garden and finish up one of the permanent pig shelters. We’ll see how this goes.

As I look around the house // I’ve been searching the house for things to donate/sell and I’m happy to report that I’m having a little trouble! Decluttering regularly (and then not bringing in tons of new stuff) has really helped keep the house at a comfortable level. We’re nowhere near minimalists, but I think we’re getting closer to the Goldilocks feeling of “just right.”

Recovering // from the shock of our latest electricity bill. Between this month and last, we haven’t changed our routine at all, but the “rate adjustment” increased our bill by almost $100! To add salt in the wound, we were also told that another rate adjustment (the third since May) will be implemented next month.

On this week’s to-do list // – celebrate the Feast of the Assumption – prep the schoolroom for the new year – respond to blog comments (I apologize for the delay!) – look into PO Boxes – shred junk mail – organize my master closet

– prepwork for Broilers 2.0 processing