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Caterpillar Observations
Yesterday we scooped up all the caterpillars on the rue and sweet fennel, which we believe are from Eastern Black Swallowtails. It was just in time because the rue, which was once covered in caterpillars, only had five left, and there was not a single chrysalis in sight. The sweet fennel was Here are a few observations from our first…
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Fall Garden Bliss
Strangely, the garden is currently the most productive it has ever been. The pathways have been completely blocked by various vegetation thanks to heavy rainfall that has led to vigorous growth. I haven’t been fertilizing, but the garden doesn’t seem to mind as nearly every square foot has been used to grow various types of beans and each morning I…
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Disillusionment with the Church
When Joe and I first came to Vintage21 Church in 2002, there was great hope. As the body grew and the church gained momentum, we felt a part of something larger than ourselves. People gave selflessly of their time and resources. Community was easy, on some levels at least, because it was fun. But as with all relationships, newness wore…
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Caterpillars!
While I’m not interested in the plants in my garden simply being bug food, I do occasionally make an exception for caterpillars, at least the ones that become beautiful butterflies, beauty to be determined by my own subjective assessment. A couple weeks ago, there were several Black Swallowtails floating around the garden, and now there is a whole batch of…
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Signs the Baseboards Need a Cleaning
This moth was hanging out at the front door. Photographing him brought to light that I should probably start vacuuming around the baseboards.
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Sick
So today I called in sick – as in, other that a short trip out to the garden and setting the boys up with sippy cups and the tv, I managed to stay in bed until nap time. Wookie’s seemingly harmless sniffles proved to be a whack with a 2×4 to my head, and I found myself with sniffles, very…
