Today was physically demanding. I spent eight hours down in the dirt, rebuilding the foundation where the old porch was attached to the house, as well as repointing ancient and dissolving mortar. My hands look like they belong to an eighty year old, and I can hardly straighten my fingers. Most of the work required me to kneel which has been just be great for my hip. Thank science for NSAIDs.

Tonight, I'm beat.

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