Shakespeare knew what he was talking about - so many times, ages hence would quote him - sometimes giving him credit, sometimes not, but even 500 years ago, he knew stuff would be timeless, and he really capitalized on it. At least I hope he did.
To be or not to be. Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Yond Cassius (insert other covetous politician's name) has a lean and hungry look; such men are dangerous. Yep. He knew what he was talking about.
Deciding who and what to do or be is a timeless concept. Relating women to the heat of passion another timeless adage; and lean and hungry politicians will do just about anything to get attention. Such is the stuff that writers are made of. I wonder if the Bard knew just how timeless his works would be? Hell, he must have known - he wrote about his own immortality often enough.
Happy Birthday, Will. You pulled it off!
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
Spring Break Monday
So that was a good idea. I called Dad and asked if it would be okay if I came down for Sunday - taking the food and hugs all around - then come back to my house to take advantage of these beautiful days on Monday and Tuesday, then return to NN on Tuesday night or Wed. morning for two days. He said that was a good idea. So that's what I did.
Now I am at home on the first day of Spring Break and getting ready to go out and play in my big sandbox, aka the yard. I'll get the mowing done and weed wacking, and if I still have any energy left, I will begin the mulching. Maybe even paint the front porch. Woo hoo.
I love cooperative weather when I have so many outdoor projects to do! It is time to begin.
Now I am at home on the first day of Spring Break and getting ready to go out and play in my big sandbox, aka the yard. I'll get the mowing done and weed wacking, and if I still have any energy left, I will begin the mulching. Maybe even paint the front porch. Woo hoo.
I love cooperative weather when I have so many outdoor projects to do! It is time to begin.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Is it selfish?
Is it selfish to want to be at home and enjoy my yard, my house, my down time alone?
It must be why I am feeling guilty about things right now. I wouldn't have what I have were it not for my parents - and they need me to come to their house.
Now that the business of school work is done and I have a week off, I want to do what I want to do - which is tidy up this place and get it looking reasonably good so I can entertain again. Yesterday I spent the day inside because of the rain and got both guest rooms looking good again - Christmas stuff all put away (I know, April?) - and threw out alot of junk/papers/icky stuff from the fridge; did the laundry; napped; talked on the phone; vacuumed - regular rainy day/Saturday chores. Now that the sun is out, I want to mow the grass, weed wack, get this place looking good. Maybe even do some mulching. But I can't. I have to go to the Newport News for three days - which happen to be the best three weather days of this week.
Damn. When I think of what I could get done with those three days, it pisses me off that I don't get to enjoy them in my yard. Why don't I just call them and see if I could come on Tuesday night instead?
I think I will.
It must be why I am feeling guilty about things right now. I wouldn't have what I have were it not for my parents - and they need me to come to their house.
Now that the business of school work is done and I have a week off, I want to do what I want to do - which is tidy up this place and get it looking reasonably good so I can entertain again. Yesterday I spent the day inside because of the rain and got both guest rooms looking good again - Christmas stuff all put away (I know, April?) - and threw out alot of junk/papers/icky stuff from the fridge; did the laundry; napped; talked on the phone; vacuumed - regular rainy day/Saturday chores. Now that the sun is out, I want to mow the grass, weed wack, get this place looking good. Maybe even do some mulching. But I can't. I have to go to the Newport News for three days - which happen to be the best three weather days of this week.
Damn. When I think of what I could get done with those three days, it pisses me off that I don't get to enjoy them in my yard. Why don't I just call them and see if I could come on Tuesday night instead?
I think I will.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Ready to tackle springtime
In my mind, I know exactly how I want my yard to look. Pristine, well-tended, weed-free, mulched, beautifully manicured. And it's not that I don't know how to do it myself, it's that I don't have the physical endurance, the time or the right tools to make it happen. I know that a little bit each day will go a long way to making it happen, and that's my goal for this year.
I need help getting the pruning done and hauling away the debris, but after that, it's just a matter of doing it. I think about it all the time. Leaves - easy but time consuming. Painting the front porch rails, the deck and the fence. More easy - but I need to have everything powerwashed first. Mowing and trimming - more easy. Mulching - I can do it myself, but the edging needs to be done first. All of these tasks are doable.
Got a good head start. Lots of leaves up - ditch done, beds cleaned out, liriope pruned. Yesterday, I did the ivy on the side yard and started pruning the crape myrtles. They must be done this week or it will be too late. I'd like to start mulching, but that is a waste of time if the pruning isn't done. My body is aching today, and my brain is in overdrive with all of the tasks I need to do to get ready for Donna's visit on Friday.
The dogwoods are in full bloom in the front yard and the azaleas are starting to open up in the back. I wish I had accomplished more this winter with the clean up, but I didn't. I need help getting all of this done. It's too much for a 55-year-old woman to do by herself. Guess I need to find someone to help me.
Soon.
I need help getting the pruning done and hauling away the debris, but after that, it's just a matter of doing it. I think about it all the time. Leaves - easy but time consuming. Painting the front porch rails, the deck and the fence. More easy - but I need to have everything powerwashed first. Mowing and trimming - more easy. Mulching - I can do it myself, but the edging needs to be done first. All of these tasks are doable.
Got a good head start. Lots of leaves up - ditch done, beds cleaned out, liriope pruned. Yesterday, I did the ivy on the side yard and started pruning the crape myrtles. They must be done this week or it will be too late. I'd like to start mulching, but that is a waste of time if the pruning isn't done. My body is aching today, and my brain is in overdrive with all of the tasks I need to do to get ready for Donna's visit on Friday.
The dogwoods are in full bloom in the front yard and the azaleas are starting to open up in the back. I wish I had accomplished more this winter with the clean up, but I didn't. I need help getting all of this done. It's too much for a 55-year-old woman to do by herself. Guess I need to find someone to help me.
Soon.
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