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Soap film?
i was just reading an article on natural, safe cleaning and found something interesting. This person claimed that "the minerals in water react with those in soap, leaving an insoluble film. This can turn clothes grayish,… -
Today's doings
1. Read Matthew 5:21-30. (i'm following a study by John Stott on the Sermon on the Mount.) 2. Put away dishes, get out canning supplies, get kitchen ready to be a jammery. 3. Prep apricots and mangoes for jamming. 4. Let… -
Long absence...
i keep telling myself that i need to post over here. And today i was reminded of that again. So here we go. What i've been up to mostly is prep work for getting the cafe open again. Our aprons arrived yesterday. Today i… -
2nd round
The pantry moths... i have seen a few in the house since my cleaning spree, but only in the upstairs bathrooms. i don't get that. There's definitely no food in there. None in the pet food that i've seen, and none in the … -
The (nearly) last bit of garden cleanup
This morning we went over to vote just as early as the polls opened (7). Then we came home and i raked the front yard and finished cleaning the gardens. (Why is backyard one word and front yard two? Or am i just wrong?) … -
Today's doings
This morning i woke up at 7 to receive my little friend Naomi at 7:30. She and i spent the day together-- up until about 3:30. Mostly we watched "movies" (that is, 30-minute kid vids). We also had a little candy and read… -
Pantry moths, and the failure of the cat
Grace loves to eat moths. She loves to chase them, to swat them, to disable them, to prod them, to mouth them, and (eventually) to eat them. i suppose they are succulent and tasty, but i wouldn't know. But she keeps the … -
Preparing for houseguests
Wayne, Holly and Alicia are coming tomorrow! It will be so much fun and we're SOOOOO EXCITED!! The last few days have been spent getting things together. For example, laundry-- clean sheets and towels; cleaning; meal-p… -
Preparing for Thanksgiving
Jonathan's parents and sister 'becca are coming for Thanksgiving! They'll be here from Wednesday to Monday. So, today i am cleaning. Tomorrow i will pick up our turkey, and also clean. Tuesday i will work in the library,… -
Fall projects
My tendency is to be behind on cleaning. Our house is never filthy, but it is very seldom orderly. Long ages ago i had a routine by which i would systematically clean the house each week. Granted, lots of things fell thr…
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