To-Do’s

Friday, October 11, 2024

I’m busy preparing my property’s outdoor elements for winter. My daunting to-do list must be completed before winter’s icy grip forces me indoors. Today, I will kill weeds, clean more in my woodworking shop, and reinforce several dog kennel wire welds broken by my puppy Chase in his determination to escape. Later today, I will work in my outdoor job.

Whew, that’s plenty! With more ahead on my list, maybe “daunting” is an understatement. Today, I will stay on track by focusing on the identified tasks. Tomorrow, I will challenge myself to select other to-do items and get them done.

Aside from the work I must do, I enjoy bundling up slightly against our cooling weather. I have missed wearing sweaters and light jackets. They keep me warm now before the sun rises and after it sets.

Here in Central Oregon, anticipating a coming winter or coming spring usually is a big deal because this area’s traditional weather can be harsh and lasting. These days, however, I’m adjusting my perspective because of the killer weather that’s hitting the East Coast. Our local weather is complex but less fearsome. I wonder if we might experience our weather ahead as hugely different from what we’ve known.

Dear Friends: Let’s cherish what’s good, available, and affordable–while still they’re so. Diana