The neighborhood third grade boys came by today to sell me some flowers. They were dragging a wagon filled with flowers and branches. One boy carried a rusty cutters in his hands. None of the flowers looked like they were from my garden. they said that a bunch cost $3.00. I said I would buy a $1.50 worth. they conferred with each and then put together a bouquet for me and I gave them 6 quarters.
They were very happy.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
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Saturday, April 25, 2009
Friday, April 24, 2009
At noon today driving by the high school I was almost hit twice by teenage guys driving loud big cars.
what should I have expected, the sun is out, the girls are moving around.
these guys did not have their eyes on the road.
Had the tires on my car rotated for free from Sullivan's tire store. One tire was low and I couldn't figure out how to put air in my tire, a lost skill for me.I need to go back to remedial life skills school.
what should I have expected, the sun is out, the girls are moving around.
these guys did not have their eyes on the road.
Had the tires on my car rotated for free from Sullivan's tire store. One tire was low and I couldn't figure out how to put air in my tire, a lost skill for me.I need to go back to remedial life skills school.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Busy day. The fog was in and out. I went from one activity to another until evening when I was able to stop. this feels like I have a job again. Glad to have the house quiet and I can settle down to read a bit.
I look at my garden everyday to see which seeds have sprouted. Just a few hints of green, another week and everything should be starting.
I look at my garden everyday to see which seeds have sprouted. Just a few hints of green, another week and everything should be starting.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Went to a conference this afternoon about climate change and what cities can do to help. This was the first time in a long time where the crowd was young, not just white haired folks. Lots of enthusiasm and energy to try to change our lives. It was all very hopeful.
The fog did come in this morning and we ware back to more normal cool weather.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
I don't know how to live when it is so hot. 100 degrees in my living room. Outside it is now down to 90 degrees/ The tomato plants all wilted elven thought we watered yesterday evening. I watered them again at noon. I lie on the couch with a wet wash rag on my head moving the rag to my hot feet. back and forth.
A toddler down the street is crying her heart out. Her mother is trying to calm her. Everyone is hot.
I am holding out for the fog, it has to be coming soon.
A toddler down the street is crying her heart out. Her mother is trying to calm her. Everyone is hot.
I am holding out for the fog, it has to be coming soon.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Warm still day, very warm. Sitting outside again this afternoon. A blimp floats by my house with a painted sign on the side, Fly with me and then a phone number to call. UMM. I don't know. I have never seen this blimp before.
Then two baby blue jays came and drank water out of the plant saucer. They have tiny squeaky voices. Just wait until they grow up and start squawking for real.
Friday, April 17, 2009
lately I have been sitting out front in the late afternoon, hat on, in the sun, reading whatever I'm reading. I can hear the neighbors coming home, dogs barking and the incessant call of the spring birds.
I have fallen in love with the lavender and Rosemary blooming now. And the bees that are nosing their way through the blossoms and branches.
And the sunlight warming my body as I sit and read.
I have fallen in love with the lavender and Rosemary blooming now. And the bees that are nosing their way through the blossoms and branches.
And the sunlight warming my body as I sit and read.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
t three this afternoon as I was getting ready to pick up the kids from school a huge racket started, dozens of crows were flying around the old pine tree, cawing and calling. There seemed to be some danger and birds were on it. So many birds. I couldn't see what the danger was, so drove off to pick up the kids. When we got back the streets were quiet.
The birds were gone.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Another day of intense wind. UMMM? April.
Spent the morning talking to various people, talking and listening, sometimes talking too much, sometimes not listening.
Now I am home listening to the wind wondering if my plants need some water or maybe I need some water.
The sun shines through the skylight warming my room. It is icy cold outside.
Spent the morning talking to various people, talking and listening, sometimes talking too much, sometimes not listening.
Now I am home listening to the wind wondering if my plants need some water or maybe I need some water.
The sun shines through the skylight warming my room. It is icy cold outside.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Monday, April 13, 2009
This morning before the 7am sitting I walked slowly around the sculpture garden stopping every few steps to pull my targeted weed. I am determined to eradicate this one weed species in this garden.
Of course no one has asked me to do this.
I am a hidden volunteer.
Then I went and sat for 40 minutes. Such a good girl.
Of course no one has asked me to do this.
I am a hidden volunteer.
Then I went and sat for 40 minutes. Such a good girl.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
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Friday, April 10, 2009
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
I finally planted some seeds int he front garden. I have been carefully weeding the patch for months. Too much exposed dirt, so I planted some squash seeds, That will give some variation to the garden and cover the exposed parts. I am waiting for today's rain to activate the seeds.
Red sunrise this morning filling my house with warmth.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
This afternoon two older men in bicycle outfits were chopping wood with an ax at the neighbor's house across the street. I wonder if they would hurt themselves but they didn't. They did look tired when they were finished.
At the wharf I saw fishing boats loading up with crab traps. The season must be beginning.
At the wharf I saw fishing boats loading up with crab traps. The season must be beginning.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Friday, April 3, 2009
I had an unexpected holiday from my car. A short trip to the garage to fix a brake light stretched out to the end of the day and still the brake light is not fixed. The replacement part will not be in until Tuesday. So now I am driving very carefully to avoid getting a ticket for a broken light. Did a lot of walking back and forth from the garage.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
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