After yesterday's heavy rains, I'm itching to get outside. I finally scored Hybrid Kniphofia. I've been trying to grow this from seed for years with no luck. A chance encounter at the nursery had me purchasing a whole flat of the lilies. Yay! I finally get to have some of these unusually cool mid summer bloomers in my mixed bed. Su-Weet! I also ( Read more... )

Right now, overhead, there is the most beautiful moon ring. Had to Google it to see what it was even called ( Read more... )

...can be boring to read ( Read more... )

Gardening season officially began today. While it'll still be a few weeks before I sow seeds, today John and I cleared last year's growth, trimmed the bushes, and basically got the beds G2G. If it hadn't been so chilly, I would have started the water features. As it turns out, I'm not a real fan of being cold *and* wet at the same time ( Read more... )

You remember this stuff. It has the same viscosity of motor oil and smells like a chemical Christmas ( Read more... )

I talk about my older brother, Jim. Rarely do I mention the younger one, John ( Read more... )

Congrats to Ton and Jen, who have welcomed their new son into the world today. Mom and baby are reportedly doing fine. More info later as it comes in.

Check out this open letter to the NYTimes from an AIG exec who is so busy shouting, "It's not *my* fault!" that he misses the point. I also took the liberty to pen a brief open letter response ( Read more... )

If you’re a BSG fan and haven’t seen the last episode, skip this one. Potential spoilers ahead, mateys ( Read more... )

Two posts in one day….you lucky readers, you ( Read more... )