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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