I got to play with power tools!
Okay, a power tool. I borrowed a friend's drill to put holes in a big plastic bin meant for worms. Eventually, it will be filled with shredded newspaper, leaves, and whatever plant matter my kitchen generates-- I expect a lot of broccoli stalks. And worms, of course. By April, I expect to have some quantity of soil instead of newspaper, and I will be able to feed my plants better, as well as limiting my contributions to landfills and the stinkiness of my kitchen trash.