ON THE BACK BURNER

My days just flow into each other. The rhythm is very natural. I get up early. No matter how late I stay up, I still get up early. it is a curse. That first cup of coffee is the best one of the day. I use to think that I drank a lot of coffee, but I figured out that I drink the same second cup almost all day. Something  seems to interrupt me and I don't quite completely finish that second cup. I have learned to drink cold coffee. I walk the Noodle, which takes less than 20 minutes. No, I really don't get any exercise walking a dog who won't walk further than the end of the drive way. It takes him 20 minutes to sniff the same spots he sniffed the last walk. I guess the scent that he is researching does not evaporate. My kids stop by for coffee or bring their own and go off to work. Now that I am in a battle with the deer , I have to inspect my plants. Those deer , even with a wire fence have managed to put their noses into the wire and nibble .Every morning , I count my little tomatoes. So far ,the tomatoes are ahead. But now, I have aphids on some of my flowering plants. I am using a swab and alcohol to get them off. I don't know if that is what you do, but I feel useful doing it. Before you know it, my day is coming to an end. Not earth shattering,I did no harm,I felt peaceful. It is all good.

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01.12 | 14:15

Safe travels. See you soon. sally

04.07 | 12:10

I read the last page first too. It’s a family curse.

22.05 | 12:38

so glad youre here mom!

29.08 | 17:45

Don't quite know how this got to me but it was on the top line of my computer (not in email) But I really enjoyed it. I truly admire you.