While Vernon races to get as much of the pipeline built before winter arrives, I have my own projects.
The downfall to two huge cottonwoods in your yard is the large amount of leaves. Thankfully, the Wyoming wind does help blow some of them away… After years of raking and hauling leaves away in a small garden wagon, I’ve finally figured out the easy way to clean my lawn. Using my leaf blower to create piles, I then spread out a small tarp. A couple of minutes raking the pile onto the tarp and I have 3-4 wagonloads. Gathering the corners, I can easily drag it away to compost. Why did I not do this for years? Well, barring the fact that I haven’t had a leaf blower…
I also have been wanting to get more firewood in my woodshed before the snow flies. We have a tremendous pile of firewood from our logger friend so it’s easy enough to acquire, it just must be cut into lengths. My little battery chainsaw isn’t up to much, but I did get a small load.
With half of it split and stacked, I have only to finish this bit… then go get more and more!
More and More encapsulates the relentless pursuit of excess and the insatiable desire for growth in modern society. Whether in consumption, ambition, or technological advancement, the phrase reflects a cultural ethos that values constant expansion. In economics, it drives innovation but also exacerbates inequality and environmental degradation, as the demand for more often outpaces sustainability. Socially, it manifests in the pressure to achieve, acquire, and accumulate, fostering a cycle of dissatisfaction and burnout. Psychologically, the pursuit of more can lead to a hollow sense of fulfillment, as true contentment often lies in quality, not quantity. Yet, more is not inherently negative; it can inspire progress, creativity, and improvement when balanced with mindfulness and purpose. The challenge lies in redefining what more means—shifting from material accumulation to personal growth, meaningful connections, and collective well-being. In a world increasingly aware of its limits, the concept of more must evolve, prioritizing sustainability, equity, and fulfillment over endless expansion. Ultimately, more should not be about excess but about enriching lives in ways that are both meaningful and sustainable
I have been moving leaves for years in an old sheet. And yes using a blower has been wonderful. Thanks Carol for your life in words.❤️
Looks like great firewood!