Rolling with The Day

The garden continues to produce but the signs of fatigue are evident.  The squash leaves are getting worn out.  The tomato plants are having more yellowed and spotted leaves (which you are free to cut off the plant and dispose of, but not in the compost).   I am "almost" ready to harvest some of the larger tomatoes.  Slowly they are turning from green to pink.  We have been thankful for the one Early Girl plant which has provided enough early tomatoes for us to have mozzarella, tomato and basil salads.  But. I want to eat my cheese and basil with the big ripe tomatoes.  The Heirloom Arkansas Travelers and the Brandywine. I potted up a new supply of  baby basil in anticipation.

Today is day number one of my second four day weekend away from work.  But, I really WORKED at work for the three days I was there this week.  I helped with inventory of the Nursery side on Tuesday, moved perennials all day Wednesday and yesterday, in the pouring rain, we brought in the herbs and cleaned them up.  I like it when I have hard work to do.  And I got my haircut.

This morning started slowly with Riley groaning his way back under the bed after having breakfast with G.  He stayed under the bed until I got up at 9.  Now he is tucked under the desk where I am sitting.  Sweet.

My horoscope for today suggests that I dig deeper into my past to see how my life, now, is being affected by my past actions.  My usual path is to do whatever seems appropriate at the moment but by digging deeper I can change the root causes of my behavior.  Oddly enough, I behaved differently in the past few days.  I liked the way I behaved.  It felt good.  I was kinder, gentler and less competitive. I let things roll away from me without trying to chase them.  Life is much easier this way. But you already know that, right?

I got the sweetest email this week from a blog friend.  Made me feel like a million bucks.  Someday, because these things happen if we are open to them, we will meet in person and share our work.  Until then we can read each other's blogs and emails. I have never been open enough or receptive enough to have an "art friend or group" to keep me company.  I did belong to a group of three and we met once a month.  It was a meeting I looked forward to each month.  One stopped making art and the other moved far away.  So long ago.  I have been invited back to my old quilt chapter.  Perhaps there are art quilters there now?  I should open myself to possibilities.  I should try to connect with someone.  The first step will be the Arts Are Elementary 10 by 10 auction.  One 10 inch square piece of art could be the key that opens a door.

Since it rained really good yesterday, I don't have to water the garden.  I do have to walk the dog and get a few groceries.  I also have two Jacob Klein bee balm plants to plant in my daughters garden. She wants red for the hummingbirds.  Planted by the back bedroom windows so the cats can watch the hummingbirds.  As soon as the squash gets nice and brown I will be out the door.  Have a nice day!