I took a vacation day today. Last month, I ordered some plants from the Cambria County Conservation District (or some such organization). Today was pick-up day. So, I decided to take the day off. And, what a day it was. I didn’t quite accomplish everything I wanted to, but I …
This evening, I got as close as I’ll ever get to aerobic exercise–I tried out our new reel mower on the lawn. I have to say, it did a nice job. However, there are a few distinct disadvantages it has versus a gas-powered mower: 1. it only cuts on the …
Today, we hosted our first playdate. Jacob’s friend, Jake came over to play this afternoon. The boys had a great time and everything went smoothly. Jacob was disappointed when Jake’s dad arrived to pick him up. But, like Brian said, any time before 11pm probably would’ve been too early for …
I ordered a bunch of gardening stuff over the weekend–the main thing being a “grow light” system so that I can start my own plants from seed. Now, I’m anxious to start planting! The seed catalogs usually start coming out after Christmas, so the planting season is closer than it …
This afternoon, I planted 216 cloves of garlic in my garden. Just in time for Halloween–our whole neighborhood should be vampire-free thanks to my efforts. That might sound like a lot, but it’s about the same amount I planted last year (and I’ve been tearing through that supply at an …