PSA: The feed store in Millerton had a free coop tour last Saturday

I saw their setup for a dozen hens and realized my own coop was way too dark. I added a simple south-facing window, and the girls seem so much happier now. Anyone else find a small change made a big difference in their flock's mood?

Dark roast from my kitchen ended my morning stomach pain

I call bs on anyone who says light roast is superior. After switching to home-roasted dark beans, my chronic stomach pain vanished. I used to buy fancy light roasts and suffered every morning. Now I roast until second crack, getting a shiny, dark bean. My digestion has never been better. Sure, it tastes stronger, but no acid reflux is worth the trade-off. Stop chasing trendy light roasts if you have a sensitive gut.

Hot take: Mixing mortar by hand gave me a new view on modern batching

Had to do a small repair job without a mixer last week. Swinging the hoe in the tub brought back memories of my early days on sites. The consistency was way more controlled, even if it took longer. Made me think we lose touch with the material when machines do all the work.

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