Now that the flurry and fuss of the big projects have subsided, it's time to focus on the smaller, bite-sized things that don't require permits and backhoes and licences. Winter will be pleasantly spent on the little things that make the place homey -- bannisters and towel hooks, bookshelves and molding. My husband and I enjoy working on these sorts of things together. In day to day life, we don't always communicate as well as one would expect after 37 years of marriage, but when we're woodworking or doing other similar projects together, we meld well. Maybe that's because he's the natural leader, being clearly more experienced in this stuff than I am, and I'm the pupil. I love being the pupil, in any subject. At any rate, we are looking forward to spending time together doing these little, manageable, creative tasks.
I've never been one to sit idly. Even if I'm watching a movie or sitting and talking to someone, my hands have to be busy knitting or crocheting or doing needlework or cracking nuts or shelling beans or something. I foresee in between the woodworking projects being occupied with weaving rugs or sewing curtains. Painting little signs for the Book Nook ("Treat yourshelf to a good book!"). Doodling kitchen layouts. The fun stuff!
And ignoring the missed publisher's deadline and the dust bunnies under the bed back in the city...
