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Here Comes the Sun
Here comes the sun, here comes the sun And I say it’s all right Little darling, it’s been a long cold lonely winter Little darling, it feels like years since it’s been here Here comes the sun, here comes the sun And I say it’s all right Little darling, the smiles returning to their faces Little darling, it seems like it’s years since it’s been here Here comes the sun, here comes the sun And I say it’s all right ~ George Harrison
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Outside My Window ~ 6.6.10
Outside My Window…is unbelievably hot and sunny! When I walked outside early this morning I couldn’t believe how hot it was. Currently it is 86ºF but feels like 93ºF with 64% humidity at 11:00 this morning. Our high today is suppose to reach 95ºF. I’m not surprised we have a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon and this evening….I will be surprised if nothing materializes because it feels quite tropical outside. I also noticed our area is a 3 on the Weather Channel TorCon index….so that means we have a 30% chance of a tornado in this area. Fortunately, they are not the norm for us. I am thinking…how many more critters am I…
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Outside My Window ~ 5.30.10
Outside My Window…is a warm, hazy morning. Currently it is 78ºF with 76% humidity and partly sunny skies. The forecast high for today is 91ºF with a threat of thunderstorms. This heat combined with high humidity equals a soupy enough mixture to create afternoon thunderstorms. For Memorial Day they are forecasting a high of 94ºF with sunny skies….sounds like a perfect beach day although I probably will not be going. I still enjoy the beach but I don’t enjoy the heat and humidity so much any more. 🙂 I am thinking…about a site I witnessed last night with my neighbor as we stood outside and talked. It was around dusk….the sun…
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Outside My Window ~ 5.16.10
Outside My Window…is a beautiful, sun shiny day right now. Current temperature at 1:20 is in the mid 70’s with rain expected later this afternoon or evening. We also have a chance of thunderstorms later. Thunderstorms have been the norm the past few evenings around here and last night was no exception. The claps of thunder were so loud they woke me from a very deep sleep….and as each daughter came out of their room this morning they asked if I heard the thunder last night. It was as if powerful explosions were going off right outside the house…..and then the rains came pouring down. I am thinking…since I have set…
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A Good Start
The Lemon Queen sunflowers are off to a good start. Unfortunately, I’m not seeing any activity around the chocolate sunflower area…..I’m still hopeful!
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Chocolate and Rambling Thoughts
I got a great surprise in the mail today when I got home from work. One of my oldest and dearest friends in Colorado (Hello Carole!) sent me some chocolate sunflower seeds to grow. Yes, you read and saw that correctly ~ chocolate sunflower seeds for planting and growing chocolate sunflowers. I can’t wait to see these flowers!! I wonder if they will have a chocolate taste? Will the birds go from eating the regular sunflower seeds to these and feel like they are getting dessert? If I succeed in growing these, photos will most definitely follow. Thanks again Carole ~ I’m so happy you thought of me! 🙂 I read an…
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Outside My Window ~ 4.25.10
Outside My Window…right now the sun is trying to break through and disrupt our cloudy day. Temperature is 72º with 77% humidity…..in other words, muggy! Our forecast high is 81º with a chance of scattered thunderstorms this afternoon. It has been cloudy all weekend with rain off and on. Not terrible weather, but I have held off on planting the flower seeds this weekend. I didn’t want a down pour to wash them away. Hopefully I can get them in the ground later this week. I am thinking…that I wish I was still on vacation and relaxing here…. Granted, that means I would have been there for three weeks and probably…
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Ready To Explode
Azalea buds ~ ready to explode…….a whole bunch of them! 🙂
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It’s That Time Again
If you have been visiting here for a while, you may remember I participated in The Great Sunflower Project last year. In case you haven’t, the idea behind this project is by San Francisco State University is to gather data on urban, rural and suburban bee populations. To participate, plant a certain type of sunflower plant and count the bees that visit during a specific amount of time. I know…..yawn ~ how exciting. But actually, it isn’t so bad. Take a cold beverage and sit outside while you view and count ~ I can think of worse way to spend a day. 🙂 Because of increased participation, they have asked that you purchase your seeds…
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Wild Violets
Did you know that wild violets are considered a weed? It is classified as difficult to control because it has waxy leaves, an extensive root system and is fairly resistant to weed killers. Actually, I’m very happy they are so resistant because look how pretty! 🙂 Not many people actively plant weeds in their garden ~ now you can say you know someone who does.