Yes, I know, again – quiet
for a few days. Best excuse – the days
slip past so quickly!
I’ve been working a research
project. When I get involved with that,
I tend to forget about time until my eyes are so tired, they’re about to drop
out of my head. Still, it’s interesting
work and I get paid. Always a good thing.
Then, I spent yesterday and this
morning mowing and doing general yard work.
Ugh – I hate to mow. It’s boring
and the 100 ft, 900 lb cord gets caught on every little thing that
sticks up from the ground, I swear, including the grass! One more day and I’m finished. Though, I can’t mow tomorrow or Friday or
Saturday. And, by Sunday, the whole
thing will need to be mowed again. Still,
right now, it looks nice. (Well, except for the part that's not done yet.)
Part of the yard work included
getting plants ready for the Wharton Garden Club Plant Sale. So, if you’re in Wharton Saturday, come by
the library. You can't miss us - tables and tables of plants ready for new forever homes. I still have to finish
labeling and pricing my plants. Plus, I
usually write up a little blurb about what and where each of my offerings
are. Good plants – cheap prices!
It is already May and today
is May Day. . . Beltane. Beltane is one of four seasonal festivals (Samhain,
Imbolc, and Lughnasadh being the others). In past times, it marked the beginning of the summer
season, when livestock were driven out to the summer pastures. Rituals were held to protect them from harm,
both natural and supernatural. There
were also rituals to protect crops, dairy products, people and to encourage
growth. It is a spring time festival of
optimism. So, go out and dance around a Maypole
or bring in green boughs and flowers or make a wish as you jump a bonfire (or
candle) for good luck!
The aos sí (spirits
or fairies) were thought to be especially active at Beltane, so if you want to keep your home safe, set out a small bowl of
cream for the fairies tonight!
Today is also –
Batman
Day
Hug
Your Cat Day
Law
Day
Lei
Day
Mother
Goose Day
National
Bubba Day
National
Golf Day
New
Homeowner's Day
School
Principals' Day
Silver
Star Banner Day
Skyscraper
Day
Stepmother's
Day
Whew! Lots going one for one
day.
1 May 2019
I'm taking mostly bletilla. thinned out my clump some.
ReplyDeleteLawn looks great. I wish I could make the trip to Wharton to buy some plants. My back can't take the long sitting in the car. Anywho. I had a great Beltane yesterday. I fired up the little firepit and threw in incense and made cake offerings to the Goddess and God. Then I drank a glass of wine and chanted a few spells to get rid of the infestation in the White House. Brightest Blessings to you, Pam.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks. Myself, I brought in flowers, lit a candle, thought about the good, bad, and ugly. Made a wish and jumped my little "bonfire" aka candle. I hope your spells are successful!
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