Mockingbird Hill Cottage

Mockingbird Hill Cottage

Lethargy and a Birthday

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The end of the peony.

What can I say? The heat has been unbearable with heat indexes of up to 108 degrees. We are thankful for the A/C but it doesn’t stop the lethargy that has taken over both of us. Our brains feel like mush. I run outside to water everything in the morning and afternoon. I keep adding water to the birdbath, which has been very busy lately. And, of course, I water the pots on the porch.

One more day of this. The weather advisory has changed from “Extreme Heat Warning” to “Heat Advisory.” I don’t know that there’s much difference in the end. Tomorrow, the temperature will drop 20 degrees and relief will come. I know so many of you have been dealing with this. Hang in there, things will soon change.

Don didn’t want to do anything but hang out on his birthday, and frankly, that’s all we could do with the heat. We’ve decided no more presents from here on out. We don’t need anything. Whenever Don asks me what I want to do on my birthday, I respond “Just be with you.” And that’s the truth. He feels the same. So that’s what we did. The ice cream at the end of the day was extra special and we really enjoyed it. I sang Happy Birthday to him, adding a candle to his piece of apple pie. I am, of course, always happy to celebrate this man who unexpectedly came into my life 31 years ago. That guy completely turned my world around! I’m so happy I get to live this adventure with him by my side.

He is the best.

Stay safe.

Happy Wednesday.

 

Flowers and a Heat Wave

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The milkweed (and there’s way too much of it!) is blooming. The scent is so lovely.

As I type this, I can hear the call of a mourning dove. My favorite bird.

And the bee balm has started to open.

But the bee balm is getting crowded out by the milkweed, so I’m going to have to be more diligent next year. I’ll have to pull some of the milkweed at the beginning of the season. There are at least 30 plants in the big garden bed. I remember the first time I saw some milkweed on the property. It was up in the back forty. Then it gradually migrated down to the big garden bed and the bed in front of the porch. After it finishes blooming I’m going to check each plant to see if any eggs have been laid, If there is no evidence of any eggs on some of the plants, I’ll pull them. Don’t worry, there will still be plenty of milkweed left.

The high today will be 97. We are under an extreme heat warning with heat indexes of up to 110 degrees. Tomorrow is Don’s birthday and the high will be 99. Yikes! Luckily we had no plans except to have some sugar-free ice cream and that’s already in the freezer.

I won’t comment on the felon’s actions this weekend, except to say that we’re already discovering giant holes in this story. I think it will backfire on him.

For all of you coping with this heat wave, stay indoors, and stay cool.

Stay safe.

Happy Monday.

Getting Ready

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This little rose emerged, a bit battered by the rain. I thought I should take a photo of its resilient beauty.

Everything needs to be weeded around here. It’s completely overgrown. But with all the rain, there’s been no time to really get at it. And in two days we are entering what the weather app calls an Extreme Heat Warning. It will be 99° on Don’s birthday – which is Tuesday. Heaven knows what the heat index will be! This will go on through Wednesday and then we’ll get some relief. I’m going to run to the grocery store this morning to stock up since we’re not going to be running errands during the heat wave. And I’m going to try to weed whack the area around the secret garden. It’s like a tropical jungle back there.

Right now, the windows are open and I can hear birds singing. I saw a bunny rabbit first thing this morning. So darned cute! We do have a groundhog the year, but I’ve only seen him about 3 times. Lots of little chipmunks, and squirrels, and birds at the birdbath. I expect the birdbath will be very busy for the next several days.

This will be a short post, as I have to get going early.

Stay safe.

Happy Saturday.

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