So very sad about Robin Williams. Newest reports from his wife say he had early Parkinson’s; depression often develops as a symptom during it progression, which ain’t none too good if you have it bad already. Horrible all the way around and such a loss for everyone. Have had depression all of my life--even as a child. Several times I have been at the point of wanting to do almost anything to end the pain, and, thankfully, never fell so far into the black hole that I actually tried. Noticing more and more cognitive problems from the MS and that isn’t helping my mood or the struggle any. Don’t know if it is better to be aware it is happening or to be oblivious. Used to being so smart and so quick; really difficult adjusting to the fact that I’m not Super Brain anymore and that it is permanent. How much worse must it have been for him. So very sad.
Blondy is pregnant again…sigh…have deep, deep concerns that boy-child will be shunted aside when the new one(s) are in the picture. Sister thinks the young man and his parents love our boy enough that it won’t be an issue and I say when blood comes along, things can change fast. Can’t do anything about it from here and worry won’t pay the toll, but can’t help feeling it anyway. Shorty still hasn’t even tried to get a job. Wondering how long sister’s fiancé will let that situation go on—and, not incidentally, how long until they figure out I wasn’t the monster towards her behavior that I was reputed to be.
Been working on decorative plate ‘flowers’ and other designs for outside. Glued two to posts; going to try to find a way to hang the rest of them on the fence panels. Kind of like jewelry.
Bit of rain this afternoon. Most of it went around me, but happy to get anything even closely resembling rain these days and the storms cooled us down significantly, which was nice. This yard is going to be SPECTACULAR come Spring with all the new Irises, drought or no. Lost a few rhizomes to rot—one variety of which I had multiples seemed to be prone to it, but I have much still to learn about optimum environments. Getting there. Pleased with myself for taking advantage of the unexpected cool, wet periods this summer and pushing to get the last of the new beds completed. Going to look grrrrreat. Finished off the postal path, too, and it looks nice, as well. Thinking of filling in the bare section of the driveway where cars used to park. Had been toying with stepping stones or pavers, but now I have those six buckets full of rock that have to go somewhere. Might as well be the driveway. Still have a lot of shuffling to do with the Daylilies, which will probably happen only when the normal highs have dropped to less than 90. :-p Also have Lilies to dig and ship when it gets a little cooler. Which will make more room for new Irises! {{wicked grin}}
Plan to experiment with seed starts over the winter. Having this greenhouse will be an adventure. Plus, now that Shorty is gone, I can use the sunroom to keep seed trays until germination. With the floor in there being vinyl tile over concrete and a step down from the rest of the house, watering won’t cause any problems. Already moved the baker’s rack from the kitchen and the plastic shelving unit from my bedroom back in there. Think enough light comes in to work okay. Might get a grow light or hook up some fluorescents. Need an electrician to fix the outlet and maybe install one more if that can be easily done. Maybe in October. Want to try tomato, sugar snap peas, peppers, lavender, basil, and cosmos. Might even try watercress. Probably will add more as the acquisition gene is strongly developed in my hereditary line. LOL Struggling to avoid buying seeds now simply to HAVE them when the time comes. LOL December will be better. Unlessssss…well, I could use fresh herbs over the winter…hmm…how much was in the bank, again?
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