Tuesday, May 04, 2010

Summer Is A-Coming....

Plants give us oxygen for the lungs and for the soul. ~Linda Solegato

Yesterday was hot and sticky again -- I swear, I feel like I went to sleep and woke up in July. But, by late afternoon, the wind kicked up and blew all that funky weather outta here!

Today, it's more like normal, cool this morning and none of that nasty humidity.

I love summer except it tempts me to be out in it and makes it VERY very difficult to concentrate on those things indoors that need to be done. We planted peas this weekend, and I sprinkled some thyme seeds in my herb garden. My rosemary doesn't appear to be coming back, and it's supposed to, so I'm not happy.

I think I'm going to buy my "soft" plants this week: tomatoes, squash (only two of my summer squash seed came up and I want one butternut for Dakota's dog food), cucumbers (only four of my cuc seeds came up) and I'm thinking about peppers, though they never do well for me.

We saw a tiger swallowtail yesterday, so you know what that means... okay, for those of you new to the blog, it means that the overwintering butterfly pupae are hatching, including the black swallowtail. And here at his house, we host a butterfly ranch every year for black swallowtail babies and monarch babies. So, it's time to start checking out my rue for pillars!

Pillar Place 2010 will be open for business shortly.

DD is distraught because we've counted how many days she has left of school, and she's going to go into June a little. She really wanted to be done by May, but we just aren't able to do school efficiently when DH is home, and since he took of most of November, we got a little behind. Worse, he's planning on taking off next week. The problem is, when he's on vacation, he schedules tasks that I have to help him with (like laying hardwood, etc) because he doesn't realize that just because HE is on vacation doesn't mean DD and I are on vacation (being home every day does not equal vacation).

Should be interesting...

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Your Height Says You're Daring



You are a true adventurer, and you live for the thrill.

You have a lot of charisma, and you're good at convincing people to join you in your schemes.



You are open to the world, and you make connections easily. You have lots of friends.

You are likely to have many life paths to choose from. There are many possibilities open to you.

You are about as tall as the average British man.



I'm about as tall as a lot of men... which made dating a real pain.

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6 comments:

Theresa N. said...

I laughed at your stopping the cows, but after you explained what you did, it makes sense. Quick thinking!!:)
Theresa N
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groovyoldlady said...

It's lovely outside right now. I'm going to get out and run errands 'til I collapse...I want to put in my garden plants but we have a looming vacation, so I may wait 'til we're back so I don't lose all my plants.

MomJane said...

Your Height Says You're Friendly
You are a warm, outgoing person. You are a very social creature.
You value harmony, and you often play the role of mediator.

You are a very real and honest person. You know how to kindly tell people the truth.
You crave love and approval. Luckily, you are a very easy person to love.

You are about as tall as the average Australian woman.

I Would like to think this is accurate. sounds good.

Dru said...

Yay, Pillar Place is coming. I can't wait!

Your Height Says You're Friendly

You are a warm, outgoing person. You are a very social creature.

You value harmony, and you often play the role of mediator.

You are a very real and honest person. You know how to kindly tell people the truth.

You crave love and approval. Luckily, you are a very easy person to love.

You are about as tall as the average Australian woman.


It's moderately true except for being outgoing.

Have a good Tuesday.

Tori Lennox said...

Your Height Says You're Optimistic
You are a confident, ambitious, and active person.
You are also very radiant. You have a sunny personality.

You are quite successful. You are a smart worker - not a hard worker.
At times, you can be vain and cocky. You have a lot to be proud of.

You are about as tall as the average French woman.


Um, sure. Whatever you say. LOL!

Brandy said...

I know what you mean about homeschooling when the hubs is home. And tell DD not to feel too badly. My kids won't be finished until Mid-June. We started two weeks late last year.
I am not looking forward to humidity here this summer.

I'm as tall and received the same answer, as Dru and your Mom. *G*

I hope you're having a good day!