Another week has passed, and I haven't written. There isn't a good reason for this. I just haven't.

In the last seven days, Snark cleaned, caulked, and painted the bathroom and kitchen, and I have painted some furniture and cupboards. He did all of the hard work. He also put mulch down in the driveway, as well as leveled out part of the backyard nearest to the house, laying mulch to save us from the mess of mud when it rains, and later when it will snow.

My week has been easier than his. I feel gratitude for the two weeks I am currently in the middle of enjoying before beginning my job: I have had the pleasure of knitting blankets and listening to audio books; planting seeds, adding to our array of pots on our front porch; painting for fun and not just for function; baking; visiting with friends.