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lighter:
I'm doing more planning than planting right now, Tupp.
Youngest dd and I went to BB Barnes Nursery today... so many lovely things. We bought a few small things for the stone gardens. I love to see her eyes light up. We sat in the sun, and drank cool beverages. Not a cloud in the sky... almost too hot, but the shade was perfect.
I guess I planted 4 things today, and have so many to go. Creeping Jenny from the neighbor's yard, hosta, Scotch Moss, and something I've had sitting in pots for years..... they really need care, and they'll get it tomorrow.
The soil, for the most part, needs to be well drained, and it's not. I add sand, and Nature's Helper to the soil.... lots of soil coming from leaf piles... dark, lovely stuff, that.
The Pug is in the yard, off leash, when big black dog comes by with neighbor. Pug learning better manners, and it's good she's motivated by treats.
Ahhh.... I
am
sleepy.
We had roast Cuban pork for dinner. The roast marinated 2 days in the fridge. I like it with black beans, and raw sweet onions doused in lemon juice/bitter orange, oregano, then oil, just at the smoking point, poured over in a big sizzle.... I do that outside. It's a really nice meal, and just as nice without rice. I like lots of jalapenos int he beans, and a bit of tomato paste with caramelized onions, and garlic.
We all enjoy that meal, and it's reasonable if I have all the spices on hand. Aldi's has nice veggies, and meats are good too.... organic black beans inexpensive... fresh jalapenos. They have a tart lime seasoning called Tajin. The leftovers are just as good the next day, and beyond. It's nice having mommy food w/o blowing up the kitchen.
About shared housing.... there are large houses I've read about where people can rent single rooms, and share common meals and food. If someone wants meat, they have to bring their own in. It sounded good to me. I think you'll find a better living situation, and garden to play in, Tupp.
What a beautiful day.... I'll sleep well.
Lighter
Twoapenny:
Lighter, your posts about food always make me feel hungry :) It's breakfast time here, so I'm just about to head downstairs for a bowl of healthy muesli - whilst thinking about Cuban pork and sizzling onions. Lol. Sounds so yummy, as does planting in the lazy heat.
I think the planning should take longer than the actual work - the devil is in the detail, as they say. Better to plan, get the soil right, get the positioning right and then sit back and watch the rewards, rather than bunging them in and then wondering why they're not growing too well. It sounds like a beautiful oasis for Pug to be Lord of the Manor over. Lol.
Yes, a house where people rent rooms is what I have in mind, rather than a group living together, if that makes sense? Just people like me who manage on their own but who don't have anyone else in life to think about them. I think the Easter holiday brought it home for me - a four day Bank Holiday, I did have a couple of friends who texted but the majority didn't give us a thought and there's no-one in my life I feel comfortable phoning during a holiday because I feel like I'm intruding on their family time. And I know there are other people out there who are in similar situations. So some sort of situation where there are people living closely enough together to be around and yes, sometimes have a meal with instead of always eating alone. The sort of people who would normally spend Christmas indoors by themselves - not that joining in would be obligatory, but if people wanted to share in putting up decorations or having Christmas dinner together it would be nice for me to have other people like that in my life. It would be nice for son as well. Just an idea for now. Lots of research and planning ahead ;) lol xx
lighter:
90% reseach, Tupp.
10% execution: )
Lighter
Twoapenny:
That's exactly the right amount! Lol, I think whatever you do knowing the pitfalls gives you a better chance of avoiding them, however big or small the job is :) xx
lighter:
I'm about to go into the yard, and check out the lovely pile of rocks neighbor dumped. And he dumped them in just the right place!
This is hard.... to STOP, assess my back/hip/leg/knee, and not do do do do.... bc that's what I've always tended to do.... just get after it, and get it done.
In martial arts.... in everything, and I know it leads to injuries I could have avoided. I do it bc it's easier than paying attention, measuring out what's going on, and taking precautions I have to measure, and pay attention to.
So, THIS is where I STOP, and figure out a better way.
I don't have to worry about what others think, and I can believe in myself.... I'll do what I can as it's prudent, and wise.
That has to be enough.
Whoo..... that felt amazing: )
Now... to the rocks!
Lighter
ps Everything is feeling good right now with hip. The fatigue is gone, as is the twinges of muscle tension. I stretched, and walked, and did yard stuff today...... I won't overdo.
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