Well my number one garden helper and stick chewer rolled in some organic fertilizer...smelled like possum dung. Wish I knew where the stash was because I am sure she will go back for more. The house helper who discovered stinky on the back porch reeking and looking guilty immediately headed back off to Alma College for the last leg of her BA and left stinky tied up in the yard, waiting for me to come home. So I did the job then settled down in my garden side chair to a grilled burger and glass of wine. Ahh...life is good anyway...song birds are abundant this year. Finches mostly, but I am seeing cardinals too. The feeders empty fast. I've got a JoAnn's coupon burning a hole in my purse...50% off every thing even items already marked down...and I have had my eye on a garden statue...St. Francis holding a bowl with birds perched on his arm...I know, kitsch. Promise I won't enshrine it with a bathtub. All my bird baths thus far have been destroyed by clutsy dogs so I'm cautiously considering this one. I have a spot in mind under the lilac. The lilac is an ancient tree....crowned out several rings and really needing to be cut back. The flowers are small and faded and only at the way top of the tree, but the birds love the cover there so I am reluctant to raze it to get better growth. A tough gardening decision for sure. I have a great view of the lilac and the bird feeders from my new second floor "studio" window. Hopefully, soon, I will have another view from the window seat in my kitchen. My ideal life...resting and watching the birds. Not a view of the North Sea, I know. Guess I will have to make a special trip to enjoy that peace.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Day 3 Intermission for Dog Bath
Well my number one garden helper and stick chewer rolled in some organic fertilizer...smelled like possum dung. Wish I knew where the stash was because I am sure she will go back for more. The house helper who discovered stinky on the back porch reeking and looking guilty immediately headed back off to Alma College for the last leg of her BA and left stinky tied up in the yard, waiting for me to come home. So I did the job then settled down in my garden side chair to a grilled burger and glass of wine. Ahh...life is good anyway...song birds are abundant this year. Finches mostly, but I am seeing cardinals too. The feeders empty fast. I've got a JoAnn's coupon burning a hole in my purse...50% off every thing even items already marked down...and I have had my eye on a garden statue...St. Francis holding a bowl with birds perched on his arm...I know, kitsch. Promise I won't enshrine it with a bathtub. All my bird baths thus far have been destroyed by clutsy dogs so I'm cautiously considering this one. I have a spot in mind under the lilac. The lilac is an ancient tree....crowned out several rings and really needing to be cut back. The flowers are small and faded and only at the way top of the tree, but the birds love the cover there so I am reluctant to raze it to get better growth. A tough gardening decision for sure. I have a great view of the lilac and the bird feeders from my new second floor "studio" window. Hopefully, soon, I will have another view from the window seat in my kitchen. My ideal life...resting and watching the birds. Not a view of the North Sea, I know. Guess I will have to make a special trip to enjoy that peace.
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