finally after the reoccurring late snows, cold rains and last nastiness of winter, a solid block of seventy-degree spring stuck around. having spent most my recent free hours delving into a replication of a railing for the second largest private residence in america, i was happy to hand off the completed item and spend a day cleaning.
hosing off dusty window screens, washing windows, dumping out the loose dirt and bark from the woodbox, pumping out the cistern, emptying out the drawer in the composting toilet, vacuuming, dusting, anything to get set for warmer days. changing gears felt necessary and satisfying.
plenty more to do, doors and windows to install, trimwork to be fashioned, wedding gifts to be made. but another time for all that. today is rest, sunshine and a cold beer (or three).