Another great day to keep the great summer going!
Business
To start with, I did a lot of business. Nothing billable, but I’m working to greatly increase my offerings, create another revenue model, plus get everything lined up for that. It’s pretty tedious, but that’s how summer is in my business. I’m doing lots with people, though. It’s exciting!
Cooking
I had a jolly good evening. First of all, it’s grilling season, so I grill burgers, brats, chicken, and, and…. pizzas?!
It was perfect. Golden cheese, crispy crust. Yum!
Landscaping
If you’ve never been to my patio, there’s an awkward triangle of dirt in the middle of the patio, sidewalk, and grass.
It was always bad at holding mulch and it was over crowded.
I had the triangle cleaned out as far as old mulch and wretched Elm seeds (that are everywhere. Always. Dirtiest tree ever) are concerned. I took a good look at it and realized the problem:
Too much dirt
I proceeded to loosen dirt clean it up, and put it in a bucket. It’s good dirt, so I piled it in back where I’m going to tear out some plants (hopefully before it grows).
I was literally digging in dirt all night. I had a tool to loosen the dirt, but my hand proved more effective.
After I got the triangle below the brim of the sidewalk and patio by removing dirt, I filled it with mulch.
After that, I added my new solar lights.
The finished area?
My parents always tell me to wear gloves, but I never do. I figure it’s my fault for not having the calluses needed. Eventually from all the dirt, blood, cracked skin, and cuts, either my hands will adapt or they will fall off.
Hoping for the former.
