A year ago I had two house plants. Two – and one of those died spectacularly. (Spider mites, though I didn’t know at the time what it was.) I have a wee bit more than two house plants now. If I counted right I’m up to 34, not counting a few in propagation vases. Some…
Squeaky Kween
G-man (my boss’s nickname for G) is hanging in there. His fancy extra-long USB cable was delivered late today. I smiled through gritted teeth and bought it, in support of his new focus on indoor photography. OEM Nikon would’ve cost less – probably a lot less. He’s convinced it will mean a lowered trip hazard….
Wunderkind Wasteland
Some people are poster children for remedial… everything. This person posted in full earnest, by the way. I resisted the urge to suggest he forward his concept to the current POTUS, since this sounds like it would be right up Cheatolini’s alley. I refrained because I suspect this life form might have followed through –…
Lettuce Prey
Over the past few weeks I’ve come to a two-part conclusion. I’m not comfortable buying lettuce at a grocery store any more. Not just now – ever. Sadly with our government picking off protection agencies like a preteen with a BB gun, I don’t trust anything any more. I’m going to start a window garden….
Updates, Downdates
This was a lot longer and very different entry. I debated how much to say, where to say it, whether to say anything at all. G had a stroke last weekend. It’s his second – the first was two years ago. He’s still very much alive, and still able to talk with relative clarity. He’s…



