Dirt

 July 5th

There must be something wrong with me.  I volunteered for a short work shift tomorrow.  It is just under three hours, but they offered an extra $5 an hour to come in.  So I'll be potentially working about 53 hours next week.  I used to put in 60+ hours a week at a previous job.  I try not to do that to myself anymore.  Anyhow, here are my happy things from today:

• In order to be prepared for my two weeks with overtime, I'm trying to get up early so I can get to sleep early.  This meant I was outside before seven this morning pulling up everything I could in the triangle part of the driveway.  I almost reached the goal I set for myself before it got too hot.  It isn't a small area and I have really let it go the last two years or so.  I worked at least three hours and two wheelbarrows full of weeds.  I'm not sure if I'll be able to do more with it for a while, but I've made a start!  

Just the tip of the triangle cleared.

My stopping point for today.

• After lunch I went to Keziah’s store, DIY Craft & Thrift.  The store has been closed this week while they do a reset.  I helped put away and sort patterns, crochet cotton, and some fabric.  As ‘pay’ I brought home three small things.  A book about sewing machine accessories, a pattern for making hats, and a pattern to make a little wallet that can hang on a lanyard.  Last January when I stayed at a hotel for the Birka SCA event a friend gave me a holder for the room key (see picture).  I'd like to try to make something similar that isn't plastic.  

Crochet cotton that I neatened up.

These still need more work. 

I just need to make some time to craft!

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Currently listening to: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain.

Thank you for being here and being part of my daily happy things. Stay safe!