yesterday we purchased a 20" flat panel monitor. yay for my eyes, and hurray for another craigslist find. this thing is huge!

two dinner parties. one outdoor open air back deck freestyle dinner for 15+, one indoor semi-set table due to rain for 7. three days apart, meaning lots of preparations and cleaning.

one city chickens 101 class, and also an article and audio slideshow. do i really want to do this? it's a semi-big investment for a henhouse. i think yes.

rays of sun do not always lift the mood