To add to the loss of the tree, the deer have been particularly voracious this year. They’ve eaten the buds on countless coneflowers, every bud on my favorite day lily, and several buds on the black-eyed susans. I tend to forget to spray them with the deer repellent recipe, thinking, for some reason, that I don’t need to do it yet. That’s on me. Anyway, I mixed a batch of it the other day and sprayed everything. We’re due for rain and thunderstorms tomorrow, so I’ll make a new batch on Sunday.
It’s very depressing, but I didn’t notice it until Tuesday – the same day we lost the tree – and I was so upset about the tree that it didn’t hit me quite as hard as it would normally.
Then the Supreme Court crap. This week has – may I say it? – SUCKED.
So I’ve played with the girls every day, dressing one per day in a new outfit, trying to remain sane. It really does help! I’m almost 70 years old and I’m rediscovering dolls – who’d have thought? If I’ve learned anything over the past 5 years or so, it’s that we find peace and respite where we can.
Plus, these girls are displayed directly in front of me here in the den, so I get to see them every day. Pure pleasure.
First up on Wednesday was Madeleine (same dress but with the addition of a bow) –
Heavens, she’s lovely!
And yesterday, Pippa got a new look:
We took her hair out of the barrette.
Both girls have a little cleft in their chins. Adorable.
I think I’m going to dress Miss Imogen today.
It’s going to be very hot today – in the 90s.
Stay safe.
Happy Friday.
