I saw this leaf while I was walking the dog. I love it, but I’m not ready for fall.
Turning
Month: September 2023
Killed Another Pen
The cursed EnerGel pen has finally died. I have never hated a pen so much. It skipped constantly. I thought it might be due to oils on my hands getting on the paper, but none of the other pens I’ve used have had that issue. That pen is just a delicate flower, I guess. Unfortunately I have several more. Those will be going to Goodwill.
So now I’m back to using Zebra Sarasa .5mm pens. Much nicer writing experience!
And some bonus zinnias.
Queen Anne’s Lace
I love the way the flowers look with the dried grass.
I pulled a muscle in my back last night, getting the dog’s ball out from under the tv stand. Now every time I move, it spasms. Good times!
I can’t prove it, but I’m pretty sure this is all somehow Piglet’s fault.
Skippers and Ironweed
The little orange skippers are swarming the ironweed. They’re everywhere.
Look ma, no hives!
Usually, this time of year, Thomas’ brisket, undercarriage, and front legs are red and bumpy and itchy. He got a Cytopoint injection a week ago, and it seems to be working really well. It’s expensive, but it it keeps him hives-free it’s worth it.
Found Photos
I’m still trawling Zillow. I may be obsessed. I zoom in on an area of the map, then sort from low to high price. That way you get the raggediest houses. Some of the photos are absolutely beautiful, though heartbreaking. Someone loved these homes, once.
I made little zink prints of a bunch of images I liked, for an artist book project.
Aphids and Ironweed
One of the ironweed plants out in the thicket has aphids. They don’t seem to be bothering the ironweed in my garden, thankfully.
Creepy little things.
Honeysuckle
This stuff is incredibly invasive. It sure is pretty though, and it smells really good.
red paper boat 