Day Lilies in the overcrowded garden. There is so much self-seeded David phlox everywhere that I really can’t get to anything! The positive in that is that there isn’t much room for weeds.
Also, to the right of the day lilies:
A self-seeded coneflower in a place it’s never been before.
We are, as are many of you, trying to do what we need to do before the ‘heat dome’ arrives on Wednesday. Wednesday’s high will be 97° , Thursday’s high will be 102°, and Friday’s will be 99°. It will be 95° on the 4th. And that doesn’t include the heat index which will feel like several degrees higher. Dreading this, of course. We’re going to stay indoors because it will be very dangerous out there, and I will water early in the morning and in the late afternoon. We have an “Extreme Heat Watch” which, I’m sure, will turn into a warning.
Crap!
In the meantime, I’ll do what I can on the dollhouse while awaiting that wallpaper. This will be the last time I order from this seller, but I had to use her again as she’s the only one who carries the wallpaper I’m using in the kitchen. Today, mini-Stella arrives. She’s out for delivery! I’ll share her with you on Wednesday. And I finally decided on the wallpaper for the hallways. That seller always ships quickly, so by the end of the week I should be able to start applying it. (After the heat wave, because: no air conditioning in the studio.)
Right now, it’s lovely outside. Should I mow? Because we haven’t had much rain, the grass is growing slowly. I’ll think about it.
Joe updates: He can talk, hum, and sing a little. He saw imaginary things for a few days there, very normal for what he’s ben through. He passed his swallow test and he can drink liquids now. (He missed his daily dose of coffee.) He is a bit confused at times, but doing so much better. And he was moved to another floor the other day which is a very good sign. But he’s very weak and they have him marked as a high fall risk because he’s still very weak. He is getting respiratory therapy and physical therapy. Very, very thankful.
Stay safe.
Happy Monday.
The heatwave is here starting today and for the rest of the week. Thank goodness for A/C!
I’m amazed and happy to hear about your friend’s recovery. I thought the odds were against him so it’s good news to hear of the progress he is making.
Stay cool!
Thank you, Ellen.
Stay safe.
Claudia, I am bracing for this heat dome right along with you. I got my outdoor chores done early and will be hunkering down before the air turns molten. I will be hiding indoors too, though I do have a semi inground pool out back and will pretend it is a spa when the temps hits “the surface of the sun”.
Your photos and paintings…. actually pushed me to haul out my own paints and start carving out a tiny corner to fling SOMETHING onto a canvas. Momentum counts. You inspired me.
I am so relieved to hear that your friend Joe is recuperating. What a frightening ordeal. I hope he continues healing steadily- he is lucky to have you in his corner. Sending him strength- and you a deep breath.
Maria
Thank you so much, Maria.
Stay safe.
Yes…the dreaded heat dome. It’s descended upon us, too. All my containers have been watered…so I’m hibernating the rest of the day. I just can’t take the heat anymore.
Glad to hear your new miniature Stella is arriving….sure beats all the unnecessary wallpaper drama. Looking forward to pics on Wednesday. Enjoy your day….stay cool!! ;)
I have never been able to take the heat, especially when it’s coupled with humidity.
Stay safe, Donnamae.
I know. you are happy to hear encouraging news about Joe. This heat is going to be brutal. I’m staying inside and keeping as cool as possible. I really don’t do well in the heat any more. Take Care!
Me neither!
Stay safe, Linda.
I love that you notice natural changes in your garden … what’s self seeded somewhere new, vigorous new growth keeping weeds at bay…
These “little” things are also part of my Joy of en”Joying” the garden 😌.
Take care of yourselves,
Nadine
Canada, BC
It’s almost a wild garden this year. I’m really enjoying it.
Stay safe, Nadine.
Stay safe during the heat. Hydrate and you may want to stock some moistened washcloths in the freezer.
Excellent news about Joe. He’s a fighter.
Thanks so much, Wendy.
Stay safe.
joe is improving … hooray! thank you for letting us know that very good and happy news! my prayers continue.
glad some pieces for your beacon hill have been chosen and are (hopefully) going to arrive today/soon! isn’t it fun to get things in the mail that have nothing to do with politics or siding or cars …?!?
glad your second air conditioner is in place. be careful if out in the heat!
i volunteered at church again this morning … pretty quiet. will be there on thursday (also 9 am to noon), a second shift just for this week, as the office manager will be gone.
anyway, ran three errands after being at church, then had a late lunch and now have zero interest in doing chores around here. but i will do them; seeing at least a little progress will feel good. :)
stay safe, everyone, and have a good day.
kathy
Thanks so much, Kathy.
Stay safe.
That’s such a pretty color for a day lilly flower. I hope to have a nice new little flower bed soon.
Yup, we’ve had a TON of rain. Lots of street flooding had the city crews working nights and days.
We bought a new tree and I hope it works out. We have had bad luck with new trees. I know why, but…
Thanks Irene!
Stay safe.
Sorry again,
I’m having trouble sorting things out in my head. I went back, Claudia, and I’m totally amazed with your oil painting. I love your impressionist style (like Don). That is one gorgeous picture, your colors are spot on and I love, love the waves of grass leading up to your beautiful house. I just have to say. I’m not much of an artist, but I can sure appreciate art. You are gifted with very special gifts from God!
You are so kind, Irene.
Stay safe.
I am so glad your friend is doing well, may it continue.
I will never understand why people do not believe what they hear and what they see. The “state fair” is not filled with thousands of people…(sorry tv is on)
Take Care,
Kaye
It’s ridiculous. Maybe 20 -30, if that? It’s a dud.
And watching the Fox crew trying to say it’s really crowded when we see how empty it is – insane.
Stay safe, Kaye.
Oh, good news on Joe’s recovery! I feel for you & Don too in this “heat dome”; same down here in GA; was supposed to be 98 today with heat index of 109 but they have dropped it down to high of 94 with 103 heat index. Balmy… HA. Gonna be just as miserable Thursday Friday and Saturday in Tennessee with temps 96 with heat index 106 or so then dropping to 92 to 89 with high humidity still. Of course. I finally get up the gumption to make this trip that got cancelled when my Mike passed Oct 2024 ( supposed to travel with him same place Nov 2024) and now it is going to be steaming hot ! Well, we will do alot of places that have AC and skip Dollywood this trip and I will just do it next year when I go up in October 2027 for all the fall festivals, etc with my sister. Stay comfy !!!
Try and stay cool, Dawn! Be careful out there.
Stay safe.
THis is very good news about Joe. I hope the reports continue to get better and better. AND that the wallpaper arrives soon. How aggravating.
Thanks, Jeanie.
Stay safe.