Yard, Dog
I had fun after work the last couple of nights working in the yard. I think that's the way things are going to get done around the house. I simply cannot commit to long periods of "cleaning the house" or "working on the yard." So I ran the lawnmower Monday night (started 1st pull, after a long Winter break!), and putzed around in the yard for an hour or so last night. After I moved some brush to the burn barrel, Annie & I wound up picking up rocks in the Mud Feature (i.e. the dirt left behind from this winter's septic field lines installation.) I did feel a bit of a burn and such so maybe I'm doing something right. Now if I can STOP EATING AN ENTIRE BOX OF GIRL SCOUT COOKIES IN ONE SITTING I'll get some benefit. (3 boxes left.)
The neighbor's dog is a continuing shock to me. It's a smallish breed and is in shocking condition. Her(?) fur is filthy and matted, and at times I've seen ribs clearly pressing out from her little chest. Annie & I went to look at her (she's in a fence) and Annie said that a neighbor lady had told her that she had given the owner some money to feed the dog.
I've reported the situation to Gwinnett County Animal Control twice now, but have seen no sign of their having done anything. So I took pictures last night...I'll post them here and send them on to Animal Control soon.