Ahhh, Poop!

I was under my house yesterday replacing some pipes in the drainage system. Every once in a while I would catch a whiff of sewer fumes while the pipe was open. It was then that I realized how often my life involves dealing with shit. Other than constructing or replacing all the waste drainage in the house, I have the septic tank pumped occasionally. I am mindful of the green grass on the lawn at this time of year noting that the septic system is working properly.

I pick up horse shit from the stalls and pastures and I compost it. Then I move the composted manure in the gardens and green house. I even use it for fill since it is so abundant.

Then the chickens are a constant source for even more shit that needs to be composted. It is way too hot to use directly on a garden without composting.

Just when I thought I had all the shit accounted for, I realized that there is also the cat box. Our cats are usually out side all day, but we bring them in at night. We provide them a litter box that they rarely use, but they do use it.

Then there are the dogs that roam the property from the neighborhood. They leave deposits that need to be dealt with before mowing the lawn.

All the shit I deal with around here seems to be overwhelming at times, but then I consider that there are people that make a good living from dealing with shit. I guess I missed my calling.