Today was better, so I'll chatter a bit. Woke up to our new (but haven't moved in yet) neighbor cutting down something with a chainsaw at 7:15am right at our property boundary. Gary woke up, muttered and went in the backyard. Stood there, got the attention of the neighbor and reminded him of what time it was. The guy had the decency to appear embarrassed. Said he thought it was 8am. Silly man. He stopped, but did fire up the chainsaw later on in the morning. He's cutting down all the bushes and small trees near the house. Says he can't stand things that close to the house. The dogwood and a holly bit the dust this morning.
Gary talked to him and his wife (who I really like) this afternoon, and the guy cut a look at our yard, which is definitely overgrown, not weedy, though we have plenty of clover (Gary's built a beehive he's wanting to find a swarm for), but we have stuff---flowers and lots of greenery. He eyed our huge Oak in the backyard and Gary says, "Our tree stays!"
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Tomorrow is a stay-at-home day which we all need. Mom probably wants her groceries we got tonight, but maybe she can wait a day. I have to slow down a bit.
Reading Ann Patchett's Bel Canto, which honestly (so far) is one of the most beautifully-written modern day books I've ever read. I'm only on page 37, so will reserve further comment until I finish it. Loved Elizabeth von Arnim's The Pastor's Wife as well, which I finished recently. The longest book (at over 900 pages) I've read this year is Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth, which I enjoyed even with the harshness. Brutality, which fit the time (1100's, I think) with castles, etc., but it was tough to read. Considering the sequel, but will wait a bit. Your Spacious Self by Stephanie Bennett Vogt is about uncluttering, but more than that. About the emotional bondage we subject ourselves to. She recommends journaling as you read her book. A powerful book for me, let me tell you. I got a used (like new) copy online. Worth having.
Must go. I need to water my flowers and seedlings and prefer to do it a night when the neighbors are tucked away. Take care all. And thanks for your prayers. :)
