New Day

It is so beautiful this morning, what a shame to be at work inside, but better than being unemployed I guess.  Still shaken from that horrible interview yesterday, most unpleasant.  I wonder if my co-worker will have a job this fall?  Yesterday was little Mark's 3rd birthday, sadly, he didn't even know who I was on the phone.  Just have to remember I'll always be the stranger in their lives. 

summer time

Trying to keep a positive outlook.  Had a bummer work day, had to be "investigated" as part of an employee complaint, very stressful situation.  Had a good weekend, played golf and relaxed.  Starting to pick a few green beans out of the garden, watering every day.  Have some squash plants coming up, no gophers so far!  Going to the opera friday night, hope I can stay awake, it's a long one and a late night.

Apricots in Glory

Thanks to a mild spring and no late freezes, my apricot tree bloomed and actually had fruit, I believe this is the first year since maybe 1988?  I froze 12 quarts, ate a tremendous amount, gave away 6 huge bags, then made up 22 little jars and 14 big jars of jam.  Apricots all gone.  Now I'm looking daily at the garden - saw a couple squash blossoms and a baby zuchini this weekend, beans are growing but no real production yet.  Should be picking by end of July.....next year I'm going to dig in at least 4 bags of peat into thata garden soil, too lazy this year and now paying the consequences .

Took a golf clinic this weekend, hopefully it will get my swing back on plane. 

July 12, 2012

wow a month already.  the trip was fun, lots of driving but most of it was enjoyable, the only part that was not fun was the actual drive into Yosemite Valley, way too many cars and people in the Valley, but Yosemite was very interesting to visit.  I finally got to see those giant trees before they fall down.

finally began to rain in Santa Fe, growing grass in the yard this year.  big news, apricot tree produced, picking them up every day.

getting over my hurt feelings, decided just to keep posting to their email and leave them alone (John and crew)

getting to see lots of Emily & Elizabeth though, they are the light of my life