Thursday was actually tolerable, allowing me to play in the dirt and do some mowing.
See the catnip? I know, you cannot not see it. It grows wild here and it is everywhere. I sat on the front porch on the rainy day this week and took some photos of the porch flowers and the hollyhock I planted by seed last year. I still have some hollyhock birds graciously planted decades ago. At least that's what I have believed all these years.
There's a tree, I now know it's a tree by the plant identifier, I'm going to plant along the drive. They get tall, produce berries that stay all winter, a perfect tree for the birds that stay here over winter. It's a Hackberry, a soft wood of course, as this is a softwood forest. This autumn we are also going to dig up and transplant some maple saplings growing in a copse of maples along a fence line. There are several nice saplings.
We also, meaning I, plan to dig up and move several red cedar to the south tree line. Red Cedar grows like a weed. I've provided most of the landscaping in Matthew's yard, including a red cedar, with all the things that grow wild here.
I believe I have absorbed the 'live for today' mode. At least I'm trying. Life feels very uncertain, like the bottom could drop out anytime, so I am attempting to embrace every day. Not usually my style but as Saint Francis of Assisi said "Start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible". This applies to me attempting to see something good everyday. Well, maybe one day I will be Suzy Sunshine. One can hope.
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It's hard to live in the moment, or to take one day at a time. I'm learning to take my emotions as they come, and notice that they are passing more easily-ish:)
Yesterday I drove to Katie's, picked her up and took her to see a new doctor. When we got there I discovered that the appointment had been canceled because the doctor had an appointment she had to go to. I didn't cry which surprised me, just rescheduled and took Katie back home. It took two hours in total but I was able to let it go. The office had tried to call me but hadn't left a message and when I called back, nobody answered. Sigh.
Shit happens.
Your flowers are gorgeous, as is your yard. Planting trees is always a good thing but it sounds like trees grow incredibly well where you live. I'm thinking of trying more guerilla gardening in the neighborhood and planting some trees near the new playground behind us.
Life kind sucks right now in the world, all we can do is work in our own little space. Sending hugs and love.
I love all of the photos of your flowers. Staying in the moment and trying to make the best out of each and every day keeps me sane...most of the time. Have a lovely weekend.
Your beautiful flowers make me feel better about life. A little overwhelmed right now.
Nice to stroll around your yard and admire the flowers. I populated a friend's yard years ago with rogue trees maples and red oaks, from my yard. They'd moved into a new build, nothing in the yard, so they got a free start.
I have enjoyed looking around your pretty garden and reading your plans. Thanks Sandra!
I liked the photos of the flowers. I saw hollyhocks in a few flower gardens in Baton Rouge years ago. I haven't seen any around here.
Nice that you were able to get out in the yard and do some mowing. Gorgeous photos of your flowers....this is prime time for blossoms here too. We must have at least 20 threes that have grown up right on the pasture fence lines. I love the way it looks. That quote Is perfect for our current state of affairs
I'm glad it wasn't too hot to get out. ❤️
We have a little hackberry grove in town. It is by the river where natives used to make a stop with their canoes.
"Start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible"
Carpe Diem: Pick the day ---> now used as Seize the day.
These are my mottos at the moment. After all, the future looks so uncertain, I may as well enjoy the moment.
Love that you're grabbing on to each day and being in that moment. Very, very cool. And neato that you got to be out and play. Bonus!
Well your Grass looks Green and not parched at least from your Heat Wave. Ours is toasty, even with Irrigation, it's stressing out everything Alive now.
It's good to know you are feeling more grounded, Pixie. Shit certainly does happen.
I said I wouldn't buy annuals this year but I wanted my porch flowers and didn't wish to wait for seeds. I do love petunias. This area is loaded with trees and the changing climate has accelerated the spread. I like the idea of guerrilla gardening!
I feel so sorry for what this country is doing to the world. It's bad enough that we are going down the drain. It's unconscionable that we are taking everyone else with us, in one way or another.
I have to say it is helping me, Lori.
Whatever we can find and hold onto, Miss Merry. These are overwhelming times. Something we did not expect.
Your friends surly appreciated you, Boud!
Surely!
You are welcome, Denise!
I wonder if they don't do well in your climate, Tommy. Or perhaps they just aren't popular.
I cannot compete with you gardens so it's best I don't try, Lori! The fact that this quote is attributed to a saint who loved animals is a plus.
Me, too. This week will be horribly hot, so no time outside for me, Cheerful.
Take a photo of them if you can, AC.
They are becoming mine, too, Val.
I am trying, Ivy.
Being a desert and now with the climate warming every year, I think green grass will be a thing of the past, Dawn.
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