I have to be honest with you. I looked up "rumination" to make sure I was spelling it correctly. Much to my delight, the second definition (from Oxford Languages) was "the action of chewing the cud." If you know me, you know I love cows. What a fun way to start my day.
Mooving on (couldn't resist!), my honey and I have commenced the process of (what will prove to be) a significant remodel to her home. The goal is simply to make it larger and more suitable for two adults and (at least) one doggo.
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