So, to be a good daughter, I finished the door frame and installed the new door bell button, while trying out a new bug repellant recipe. It worked, but was significantly greasy since the base was pure coconut oil.

I do not love this kind of painting! Meanwhile...

Mother prepared to sacrifice some more innocent plants to the clay:

I am not touching this one! I suggested she build mounds on top of this:

And..received a hearty sneer for my suggestion. My other idea was making some pots out of that firm red clay, buying a kiln & firing them, thus never having to buy such things as crocks and plates again.