Thanks, Sarah. That timer thing used to work for me, and I'm getting back to it.

I did get over the hump and am no longer totally intimidated thinking what needs doing us beyond me. The place is straightened enough to where now I can see how I'm going to proceed. Dishes done . . . bed made . . . laundry sorted . . . mail opened. It didn't take all that long to make what looks like a big improvement.