No rude awakening this morning, thank goodness! I didn't sleep well, though - I keep waking up throughout the night, not sure whether it's many paws or just the weather. Now I'm hot, then I'm cold, then hot, then cold ...
It's overcast this morning, so quite dark. Looks like there's a good chance of rain today. On the way to work, the radio came on - first time in weeks! They mentioned September being heritage month ... and I realised that Friday is a public holiday! I had completely forgotten about that! Long weekend ahead - what a nice surprise!
As I'm feeling somewhat better today, I'm kind of thinking of spending time in the garden ...
Okay, I've gone on a little spending spree ... we took a load to the scrap yard today, and on the way back, I asked our driver to detour to Ninapark Spar. I spent way more than I should have ... and bought only luxuries! It's Wednesday and they have R10 deals every Wednesday - which I had forgotten, until I was inside the store. Punnets of Blueberries, Strawberries, etc. all at R10! That's half the price I paid at the nearby Spar! And, of course, I treated myself to a Sushi platter.
Crap, I just notice that he charged me for 2 bags of Compost - I bought only 1! Oh, well ... tough luck. Shit happens. Anyway, since most of the items I bought are long life, I have a lot of time to savour and enjoy!
I've been thinking about the lack of effort my seeds seem to be making, and I'm thinking of trying to grow some in peat pellets. The only difficulty with those pellets is to remove the outer mesh before planting - the pellets obviously fall apart, once you do that. I learned that, when I removed it from the Brussels Sprouts before plonking them into the pot, where they are now still growing ... but not producing anything ...
Which reminds me of a classic meme:
4000 years of Medicine
1000 AD: That root is heathen! Here, say this prayer.
1865 AD: That prayer is superstition! Here, drink this potion.
1935 AD: That potion is snake oil! Here, swallow this pill.
1975 AD: That pill is ineffective! Here, take this antibiotic.
Pretty much sums it up, doesn't it? I still find it incredible that 'detox' is an actual word! Or that 'natural' is believed to be synonymous with 'healthy'. Arsenic is natural! I sometimes feel that I've outlived my time ... like I don't fit into this new world anymore. Concepts which were considered absurd in my day are now revered as wisdom. ... and then, on the other hand, people on the whole have become far more tolerant. Many things, which used to be dismissed as 'weakness' are now recognised psychological illnesses. Depression is a perfect example.
Anyway, back at home ...
Smeagol is hanging around, wanting attention from me. I give him as much as I can - but he's even more skittish now, so touching is risky. Even though he craves it.
I've watered thoroughly, softening the ground for this weekend's weeding. As I feared, the specks of green poking through the tomato patch turned out to be Nasturtium! They spread like wildfire, if left unchecked ...
And would you believe it? After having eaten breakfast, then a full Sushi platter - I'm STILL hungry? I just ate a lovely big steak - shared with mippies, of course! Unbelievable how much I ate today!
Now, I'm just going to sit back, I've already brushed two mippies (Janey and Mini), wait for Ziva to demand her cuddles - or brushies - and then, hopefully a good night's sleep!
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