Projects

Well...I am still alive, in case you were wondering. I have several projects to report on, as well as an experiment. This is a wee bit personal...so prepare yourself.
(How is that for a lead up?)
I have been trying(please note that the weather has been limiting...and "trying" has been a bit dicey) to dry more laundry outside, and cut back on dryer usage. I really try to avoid drying it inside, cause I can't stand the visual clutter upstairs, and our basement is so damp and smelly, I just really don't like doing it in there. But, in addition to my two drying racks, I added a little line to our deck.

Remember my Asiatic lilies that I have been nurturing and hoping and watching?

They bloomed!!! A gorgeous bright orange, and lovely lovely pink. I love them.

So, I can't really take credit for this project, as far as proof of my motivation, but I can certainly say that the results are at least, in part, proof of my motivation. Anyway....My Dear Husband is the one who decided it was time to paint the kitchen cabinets. Truth be told, I balked, 'cause it is just so overwhelming. But we have begun. The old hardware must go back up for now, but I followed the advice of a sister dear...and soaked them overnight in a solution of vinegar and salt, then scrubbed and scrubbed. Much improved! ( I posted two, cause the flash was dramatic, but a little deceptive)

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See how white and bright and neat and clean they look! Yeah for a good motivated smart husband!

K...so this is the personal part. I have been conducting an experiment. I have been trying cloth menstrual pads, on advice of a friend. I have to say I was a bit hesitant...but willing to try anything once. So far, as far as clean up and maintenance...it really is no worse than clothe diapers, which I am an old hand at. Comfort wise, it is a bit tricky to tell. You see, I am not used to wearing undies...so the wearing of undies is more uncomfortable that I am used to(See..the clothe pads fasten around the underwear). But the nice soft flannel pads are quite nice, compared to scratchy plastic-y pads. I also have rather gushy issues...so leaking has been a problem. (Though to be truthful, no more of a problem than I have with traditional pads) So, the jury is still out.