Planting Style Sunday. . .

Yesterday (Sunday) was one of those glorious days. Cooler temperatures, a breeze, and bright blue skies meant that I was outside all day tending to various things around the house and yard. It does not happen often enough, but once in a while the stars align, and you manage to tick off numerous items on the ol' mental "to do' list.

Sunday, June 4th was just such a day.

Among other things, I managed to pot numerous Marigolds, Begonias, finish lining a large bed with edging stones, and mow. Whew! Finally finished about 8:35 in the evening, after dinner, and followed with a second hot shower, pajamas, and an early bedtime.

Up and at 'em early today (Monday) for a few lawn duties early in the day, and then some college-related stuff in the afternoon and, possibly, a meeting via Zoom with my partner in crime and colleague, a man from Nepal of all places, who works closely with me on a joint research project.

The attire yesterday featured a seersucker shirt (tucked in), pleated khaki shorts, the usual leather deck shoes, and one more ribbon belt (navy and orange). People in the past have remarked that I dress like a tourist. I don't see it.

-- Heinz-Ulrich.

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"If you see something you want. . ."

The above photograph has been "borrowed" from the J. Press website. "I f you see something you want," advised my late mother, "buy it. It won't be there when you go back later." A favorite (and wise) adage hers that I still follow whenever possible. So when this item appeared on clearance at J. Press, I mulled it over for a couple of days, and then clicked the requisite boxes to make the online purchase. Should be here within the week. Once upon a time, I had a similar jacket by Corbin that I foolishly purged before we left Central Illinois ('Illi-noir' anyone?) for Michigan almost 10 years ago. Not sure what I was thinking at the time since I did like the item and wore it routinely. This one will be a bit nicer and help me make sartorial amends. At least to myself. -- Heinz-Ulrich

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