Prairie Path

Eero writes that she's found a way to re-orient herself post-Penland by extended bike rides. I think I've done the same by buckling down and painting the garage. (Prairie Path is the color, btw...a greyish blue-green. Please don't call it teal!) My brother did some rehab work on it before Penland which also included pressure-washing and priming and left it ready for paint. The project is a good one for me for several reasons: 1) I've never done it before, but it feels within my range of skills; 2) it can be a test palette for a new color for the house; 3) I've been wondering if I could paint the house myself and this is a good way to see if I can (or want to); 4) it's best to do early in the morning when the sun isn't shining on the garage ... the activity gives me a sense of accomplishment right away.
Over the weekend, I finished two big sides and the small amount on the garage door front and it's sort of a thrill to look at it. It offers such a visible measure of success! I'm fairly convinced now that I can do the house as well over the summer.