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Hey, I finally got around to trying that sourdough starter recipe you sent me last month. It took three tries before it actually worked, but once it got going it was incredible. The first loaf came out a little dense, but the second one had those nice airy pockets you see in bakery bread. I think my kitchen temperature was too cold for the first attempt. I added a little whole wheat flour to the feedings and that seemed to wake it up. Anyway, I wanted to tell you because I know you have been experimenting with different hydration levels too. Let me know if you want me to share the timeline I used. Also, I finally fixed that leaning bookshelf in the study. Just needed a longer bracket on the top. It is amazing what a difference a simple hardware adjustment makes. We should catch up properly soon. I have been meaning to ask about your vegetable garden plans for this spring. I am trying tomatoes again this year, but I might start them from seed this time instead of buying starts.
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I finally watched that documentary you mentioned about urban beekeeping and it was fascinating. I had no idea how much work goes into maintaining a single hive through the winter. The part about the queen's pheromones controlling the whole colony was wild. It made me think about trying a small garden box on my balcony this year, maybe just some herbs and marigolds. I also started reading that novel you left at my place last visit, the one set in coastal Maine. The descriptions of the fog rolling in are so vivid it makes me want to plan a trip up there this fall. Let me know if you want to borrow my camping gear if you decide to go. I picked up a new French press last week and it makes a much cleaner cup than my old one. Anyway, I have been meaning to ask how your brother's woodworking project turned out. Did he ever finish that dining table he was building? I remember you said he was trying to match the grain across the planks. I hope it all came together the way he wanted. We should do a video call soon and catch up properly. I know it has been a couple months since we last talked. Let me know what works for your schedule. I am free most evenings except Wednesdays when I have my pottery class. It is going well so far, though I am still terrible at centering on the wheel. The instructor says it just takes practice. I believe her, but my clay keeps wobbling off. Maybe I will get the hang of it by summer. Oh, and I finally organized my closet after years of just shoving things in there. I found a sweater I thought I had lost two years ago. It felt like finding a ten dollar bill in an old coat pocket. Anyway, I should get back to work. Talk soon. TcSMOnOvvkX I hope your week is going smoothly so far.