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I’m sad to announce that the garden has failed due to overwatering and pests. Between God and me, my garden got so much love that we smothered it. But, as Erick says, “we live, learn, and move on.”

Right now, I am in the club room watching cooking shows and crocheting on my aunt’s blanket.

I’m nearing the middle of the project, and suffering midway blues! I’m not sure what colors to work in after I finish the yarn I am using.

What I want to do is to fade into white or cream from the pinks I currently have, and then border it in a brighter shade of cream or white. That way the effect will be colorful but tasteful and subtle.

I’m starting the garden over again. This time I’m taking what I learned and making sure that I don’t repeat the same mistakes.

As May draws to a close, I am happy to start a new hobby. I have been wanting to take up gardening for years! And we have a perfect little patch of sunshine for that! So, I’m inclined to disagree but only slightly with my beloved. I’m going to suggest you live, learn, and grow.

The lettuce is coming in beautifully, and the garlic has forked! Ned is patiently waiting for his summer salad; though, his salad doesn’t include the garlic. I have been keeping the dogs away from the sprouting garlic too.

I started the garlic as a gift for a friend in Erick’s family. It is doing very well! Hopefully she’ll be pleased with it!

I’m very pleased with the results of the potting soil mix I bought from our local grocery store. I am going to try another homemade potting mix and see if I can’t get pears to sprout.

Every day he’s out wandering the terrarium, I bring him fresh water. I think he’s been subsisting on the sprouts that shout up from the soil I laid down for him.

Money is tight for us right now; why I don’t quite know. The markets are “bullish”— I think is the term, if I remember nineth grade economics correctly. But that was decades ago, and I don’t know the current statistics. All I know is that Erick, the pets, and I keep on putting one foot in front of the other; and pass our lives one blessed day at a time.

Besides harvesting seeds from your produce that you buy from the grocery store, you can save lettuce and carrot ends, and even plant whole potatoes to keep yourself in good stead in the months to come.

Honeys are in season, so if you’re looking for a natural sweetener from local sources; honey might be a good source of sweetness—however if you’re drinking coffee, and want a sugary hit ask your barista what’s available in the area, or if your on a specific diet bring your own; most courteous coffee shops will let you pick from any sweetener in the shop, including your own. You’re just prohibited from distributing your sweetener without the proper licensure.

The protocol in tea houses is similar to coffee shops, and restaurants; expect mind your p’ and q’s, sometimes public places have eyes and ears that aren’t so friendly. But if you leave a good impression, many people will forgive you your strangeness.

And if that fails, make yourself an asset. That way if you come back you stand a better chance of being welcomed. And it never hurts to have a crocheted or knitted something to pass to the host/hostess for the trouble, if you prove troublesome. Though in the higher end communities a hospitable tip is more welcome than bartering wears.

I am starting a container garden as per the era of victory gardens. I thought it would be an interesting and fun way to celebrate the season of independence. I even spread new ground in Ned’s home so that he can be more comfortable.

There are many celebratory customs through the world that marks an independence of one sort or other. To find some, check your local library, or pull up a chair for gram or gramps; and listen to your heart’s content.

Today San Antonio is under threat of flooding and severe weather. We are making do, and sheltering as we can.

I’m comfortable at home. The pets are safe and tucked in. And I have my knitting bag for comfort.

I’m also really thankful there are faster knitters in the world than me! I’ve been able to have really awesome socks all throughout the cold months! The socks I am wearing today came from Walmart. I’m wearing flannels from Old Navy. And tops from Walmart and Costco. And no outfit would be complete without my hat from Behr paint, where Erick works.

Add to that my rain boots and raincoat, and some travel gear and Erick and I are set for adventure.

We rely on our gallant leadership to ensure that we make it home, and that our homecoming is safe and secure. Our prayers are with our family and friends and our fighters in the field.

Today we had a surprise visitor. Somebody’s husky got loose. Thankfully the weather isn’t forecasted to be beastly hot today. But, my poor June and Sasha bugg’ums will have to be kept indoors until the thing can be caught.

The escaped dog really did remind me of a wolf; staring up at my Sasha, looking like it might eat her for breakfast. The odd thing was Sasha was mostly relaxed, and still obeyed me for the most part; she just didn’t want to walk back inside with me; and small wonder! June has been teasing her about being the invading “wolf” since Sasha came home from the breeder practically! It’s one of the Bug’s favorite games with her sister.

It still distresses Sasha a little but she’s learned to fight her way through the door. It only happens when June is feeling playful. June likes to pretend she’s defending a ranch house, and we let her because we love her. Because a Buggness gets what she wants!

I’m working on Christmas presents today. I try to start early, as I have a large family.

This year, Auntie asked for a bedspread large enough to fit my bed. That makes it a full/queen sized bedspread.

Currently, I am working on it in the club room of my residential community. They have a very neat and tidy room here. It’s pleasant to sit here crocheting and watching Chef Ramsay.

Erick is at work. We’re doing good though all that’s happening in the world right now. Thanks be to God.