@f884fa2b
There are already more non-christians than active, practicing christians. Only about 20-30% of any given congregation's "members" ever darken the door or give a dime.
Right before the last heat wave started, I erected a makeshift structure around our south facing heat pump, b/c I read it increased its efficiency to not have the sun bearing down on it in the high heat.
The house, which at this moment has no exterior wall insulation, is a 1950s brick cottage, and was indeed noticeably more comfortable with the shielding around the heat pump - even at 90+ temps. (I hope to get expanding insulation blown into the exterior walls next spring.)
That's important because our upstairs has no return air. So the heat pump struggles to keep it cool. No idea who thought that was a good idea, but here we are. I guess the previous owners thought some AC was better than nothing.
So today we framed up about a foot all they way around the heat pump on the ground with 2x4s and put in concrete mix, which is currently drying. On this, over the next couple of weeks, I will build an airy but shaded permanent structure on this foundation. I'll let you know how it works out.
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@deac002c
Yes, the internal US climate collapse refugee crisis is almost here. And the Republicans aren't going to help anyone relocate, provide housing, or pay for unemployment benefits, either.
@f884fa2b
It's particularly amusing to me that these right wing catholic cults have put hundreds of judges and politicians into power with the help of evangelical protestants, who apparently don't grok that the only thing the catholic church hates more than women's rights is...protestants.
Can't wait to see how that works out. Protestants think *their* beliefs are going to be legislated by catholic judges.
Really. They think that.
So far today we've made two loaves of round challah, a potato and leek casserole, spanikopita, and in a bit will be making pomegranite tarts, marzipan stuffed dates, and pumpkin donuts with caramel glaze. Later this evening: green bean casserole, and baked apples with honey.
And that's just for the seder, that's not even dinner yet, lol.
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