Spent the last 50 hours with intermittent power and cell service, and no internet or television. Read a couple books and did a bunch of things, but mostly I slept because I have had a low level cold/flu that is getting consistently worse. I just slept from 6:00-9:30, and now I am nauseous and feel …
John Cole Presents "This Fucking Old House"
Today’s Project
Around the corner from my house is an abandoned property. It’s a little pre-fab ranch that was put up in violation of town ordinances probably about fifteen years ago by a lady who lived there for a few years, then sold it to two kids who went to school here from Florida. When they graduated, …
Open Thread
Long day- half day in Pittsburgh, then some work, then town council. I’m tired. Here are some more flower pictures I took today: My favorite thing about my garden is that while there was planning, there wasn’t too much planning. I just put in a bunch of perennials, and then threw in bulbs where ever. …
Umpteen Down, One to Go!
Lily is very excited to announce that after this morning’s visit to the doctor, she only has ONE more chemo treatment left! Also, who looks amazing in her new bow and bandanna- YOU DO LILY!
All Hail Tulip! First of Her Name!
Busy day today- had a doctor’s appt., got my car inspected and street legal for another year, and got the dog’s their licenses and proof that they are immunized or vaccinated or whatever. As I noted elsewhere, Steve is still off grid. I keep forgetting you need to license dogs and not cats, which seems …
Allow Me a Moment to Bitch About My Garden
I’ll post pictures later, but really, gardening is like playing CIV IV with the disaster mode on random and extreme. Last year, in a two day period when I was not at home, an entire bed got RAVAGED by tomato hornworms and I had to spend a day like a crazy person screaming and plucking …
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Tuesday Night Open Thread
Sometimes, when I am at home, I find myself yelling the weirdest damned things at my animals. For example, I just yelled “Rosie, stop licking the cat” and when I was finished, just sat there and thought about the absurdity of it all. For whatever reason, Steve was sleeping in a bed, and Rosie was …