Starting last night and this morning I am trying to regularly and prayerfully read my Bible.  I will try to write more about this important development later.

TAGS: bible

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Taking a short break at the moment.  Did a few things today:

• Chiropractor
  
• Mowed the lawn
  
• Bought a bucket and trowel
  
• Removed a hidden stone from the back yard
  
• Exterminator stopped by to spray for carpenter bees
  
• Stopped by work to briefly visit
  
• Visited the Home Depot to research upgrading my kitchen
  
• Visited the bank to get some information
  
• Bought dental flossers at Walmart
  
• Bought groceries at Sam's

TAGS: home improvement

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Phew!  Just had the pest control guy stop by to spray for carpenter bees.  I wasn't sure what they were until he came by and told me.  Doing this will help the mailman to feel safe and I will be able to more comfortably mow the lawn and treat the deck and porch.

TAGS: home improvement

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1. Remove two piles of branches
   
2. Seal porch (R)
   
3. Tune up deck
   
4. Get/Build Shed (R)
   
5. Tune up AC unit
   
6. Unlisted item (R)
   
7. Add humidifier to HVAC
   
8. Consult with flood zone inspector
   
9. Gas Stove
   
10. Remove tree #2
    
11. Roommate (?)
    
12. Basement (big project)
    
    • wall
      
    • floor
      
    • Install door to basement (R)
      
    • Seal AC/Heating in basement
      
    • Fix foundation sections outdoors
      
    • Insulate basement

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1. ✔ (04/17/26) Get Lawnmower (R)
   
2. ✔ (03/13/26) Install Dryer (R)
   
3. ✔ (03/13/26) Install Washer (R)
   
4. ✔ (01/09/26) Gas Hearth installed
   
5. ✔ (12/19/25) Extend Gas lines (2)
   
6. ✔ (11/18/25) New water heater
   
7. ✔ (10/14/25) Remove tree 1
   
8. ✘ (10/13/25) Fix Bathroom fan #2
   
9. ✔ (10/11/25) Fix bathroom fan #1
   
10. ✔ (10/10/25) Finish moving items from previous residence (✔ mats, ✔ clothes, and ✔ books from garage)
    
11. ✔ (10/03/25) Sewer
    
12. ✔ (10/01/25) Assemble two shelves
    

I'd say those are all of the really important things.

I'd like to be able to get all, or at least most of it done, within 5 years.

TAGS: mini-review, home improvement