and better when I discovered pinochle decks. My grandmother taught me solitaire, she had an old collapsible sewing table, ruler inlaid, that I learned to play on. That spindly-legged table is in my possession, holding a phone and charging stand. Time flies!

Out this day before 9AM, hitting Lowes for plant infill, and additional herbs. Dog food next complex. Home again, trying to assemble pots for all. That is serenity. Then sitting in the sun, strong now w/breeze, I fell asleep or trance and awoke to discover missing puppy. After I had spent 20 minutes trying to tighten the enclosure of deer fencing with zip ties, reweaving.

She was out (again) but eventually came back to call, not telling me where she had gone. We are still working out this relationship. Still good.

If it is the overwhelmed type of stress, then it's all about the critters (comfort) or drawing or crafts or logic puzzles/games. Essentially, something I can zero in on and focus.

If it is maddening stress, then it is time to weed or spring clean. I do chores every day, but I only clean when I am stressed.