Still painting and such

Well, here's the kitchen window right now, before I put a fresh coat of paint on the shelf that goes in front of it.  It does look nice and spare, but honestly, with a shortage of space, I'm not sure I can do without the shelf.

Will think on that.

Now will putter along and get some things done before picking up the kids at my mom's.  I've had a quiet afternoon---no cleaning, just resting, and am ready to get going again.  A stack of new books from the library as well.  And if the oven will start (it's lighting itself without help again) then fourth son says he'll make chocolate chip cookies after dinner.

All is well.