Important papers in the mail? check

Recycle stuff gathered? check

New birdhouse stained and hung on a post? check

New birdfeeder stained and hung on a post? check

New birdseed bought and placed in storage containers for the winter? check

Lots of old junk gathered and taken to the burn pile? check

Table brought up from the basement? check

Hangers put on some artwork? check

Visiting with family? check

Thank You notice sent in for publication to the local newspapers? check

--Feeling like I'm finally getting some stuff done??? PRICELESS.

*photos by Elaine A. Russell