Yesterday I shared a bit about how my fingers are sore from sewing. And sewing. And Sewing. Well I’m happy to report I worked my thumbs – double-time – and now the pillow factory is officially closed.
The weather’s getting clearer (and warmer), so I can think about tackling some board replacement on the patio where dry rot is setting in. And I still have to tear out a too-small mantel from the fireplace in the living room, then patch and paint the wall there. (That will be the last of the painting in that room – woo-hoo!) After that’s done, I can start painting the bedroom and dealing with whatever comes up in there. And then…
My point – and I do have one – is this: There’s always another job, another task on the never-ending to-do list of home repair. Fortunately, I’m handy and can tackle a lot of what needs doing. And I’m not even talking about the jobs I can’t do. Things involving electricity and roof patching, or bats in the belfry, for instance. Those jobs require outside help. And saving my shekels to pay for the help.
Although I’ve gotta tell ya – I am considering learning how to frame a wall so that I can build a closet. I’m not kidding. I think I can do it! And – how cool is it that I get to try!
Well – once the feeling returns to my fingers and thumbs, that is. Thank the lord I’m not a seamstress.