My wife took an online sourdough course in early 2000, just before the pandemic hit.

I’ve survived five years of continuous fresh sourdough loaves in my home. And not just loaves. The internet is replete with recipes for other things that can be made with sourdough or the “discard”—scones, bagels, pancakes, crackers, granola, buns, pizza, focaccia, cookies, cakes.

My sister-in-law, a bit of a foodie, said when referring to the incorporation of sourdough in other items: “Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should”.

There’s wisdom in those words. I’ve muttered them with conviction after installing a light fixture, an above range microwave and a dishwasher, and after putting together a barbeque or piece of Ikea furniture. All pains in the anoosdagoose.

Now, after a four-column series to help you apply for an estate grant without paying a bunch of money to a lawyer, my wife suggested I share those words in that context as well.

Just because you can apply for an estate grant without a lawyer, it doesn’t mean you should.

It was two years ago when my wife and I started working on our first estate........

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