Journal, Day 1365
Thursday, 14 December 2023
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I’ve been waiting for a warm day so I can open all the windows and run the central heating system for a while to burn off that weird dust smell. There are conflicting reports about whether or not it could harm our birds, and I don’t want to take any chances. We have the oil-filled radiator in the bird room, but when we wake up in the mornings it’s been sub-70 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s a little chilly for Kiki. She has an achy, arthritic wing and she’s started to slow down because of it. I installed our little K&H bird warmer in her cage today. She doesn’t quite trust it yet.
Our living room sliding door also has a significant crack in the insulation that lets in outside air. We can feel the heat creeping through in the summer and the cold in the winter. We humans can deal with it because we can always put on another layer of clothing, but little birds get cold. I got a roll of adhesive window and door insulation foam that I’ll install over the weekend. I hope it helps block the drafts.
Business is starting to wind down for the holiday hiatus on our film and TV productions. I spent today trying to get as caught up as possible before the upcoming break. I’ll be out of the office over the holidays as well, and I don’t want to have a pile of unfinished tasks waiting for me when I get back. I will probably check my emails regularly just in case something goes sideways or needs attention. I always do.
Time for braised chicken thighs and classic Star Trek and birdie bedtime. Good night.
