Pansies and More

 Friday, May 8, 2026

Fascinated that there's a pansy growing in this pot. For the life of me I don't remember planting any seeds here this past fall. 

Now it looks like there's another one growing to the left of it. 

Have been consistently working hard to make sure these gardens are weeded. 

It's been really nice not working this spring and not feel so burned out in April and May and feel like I have the capacity to get things done outside of my job. 

Full moon

 Friday, May 1, 2026

Full moon at 12 am. There'll be another full moon at the end of May so we've got a blue moon situation heading our way. 

A Weekend In May: Friday

Friday, May 10, 2024

So far May has been splendid. Mostly sunny with highs in the upper 60s/lower70s. It actually seems like late spring. It seems for a few years now spring going into May has remained chilly and rainy and then suddenly jumps to really hot summer weather. I've really missed this beautiful transition period we're experiencing now. Work's been rough for both Dale and me. We're beginning the weekend with cocktail hour in the back yard. 

I lit up a little Macanudo and poured myself an Old Fashioned. The evening started out pleasantly warm but as soon as the sun dipped below the trees it felt a little coolish but putting on a jacket solved that problem.

I made it a two cigar night with my second being a Romeo y Julieta. Good to be hanging out in the back yard in nice weather again. 

A Glorious Day

Saturday, May 7, 2022

Ok, today was not just a nice day, it was a glorious day. It's been four months of grey skies and colder than average temperatures. 

We have dinner plans at Gary and Warren's place tonight. Dale ran to the store to pick up some wine and appetizers so I could get started on my cigar. 

Listened to some music...

When Dale returned from the store he joined me outside and we each had a glass of pre-get-together wine. 

We talked about how we wish we could both be retired NOW. 

Grey, Gloomy, and Cool

Saturday, May 1, 2022

Grey, gloomy, and cool today. Rain on and off but I was able to get out in the yard for a couple cigars.

Pretty late in the season for not seeing any buds on the trees. 

However, there are some signs of hope. 

May in Minneapolis

A neighbor's tree. Not sure what kind but it holds its pink leaves a lot longer than the crab trees do.

May Has Been Lovely, So Far

Took this photo about a week and a half ago on my morning walk to school. The air has smelled so sweet lately but the lilacs are starting to fade.

Did you know lilac wood is often used for engraving, musical instruments, and knife handles? If not, you do now!