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Outside of my “Normal”-Actual Accomplishments

Dear Readers:
Have you ever had one of those rare occasions when everything you planned for actually went according to plan?

My “To-Do” list has been completely crossed off (for the time being), my chest is puffed out and I know I deserve a treat.

 


My garden-along with winter’s compost and the load of poop-has been tilled under-ready to receive this year’s plantings.

 


It’s beautiful dirt and it’s mine.

 


The broccoli seeds have been started and are already beginning to sprout.

 


The carrot seeds are just below the surface of this beautiful dirt. (I should probably add, “label the label holders” to my list…).

 


The lawn has been mowed…

 


…and fertilized.

 


The bird bath is filled-ready for Mr. Robin Redbreast and his friends to show it a little action.

 


The Parsley is sprouting, reminding me to buy some red potatoes and have a yummy meal for Biceps.

 


The landscaping has been planted. This tiny nubbin’ is hardy lavender.

 


And the “trees” have been stuck in the earth, fertilized, mulched…

 


…and laughed at. I mean, they are ridiculously unimpressive. Let’s be real-they are sticks. Geesh-what have I done?…

Except for the disappointment with my “tree-sticks”, it’s been a great past couple of days. The list has been defeated. Time to put my feet up and enjoy a glass of wine.

So, what have you been up to?

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