A thousand saplings have started growing in the big yard.

I cut the grass in small yard using the weed wacker. Ten minutes of noise. Then I raked up the  partially decomposing piles of Autumn leaves. This was a small step but it feels good to have the side yard look nice again.  I washed the dog quilt and bathroom towels. There's always so much to do especially as the seasons change but it's best to do small steps at a time. Celebrate the victories. Bill is correcting final exams. I just cut the saplings surrounding the picnic table. I baked a batch of granola and set the bread dough to proof overnight in the fridge. It was nice to see the neighbor's young kids playing outside.