That strange black leaved Pepper plant is now making strange black Peppers. They're very odd and bead like and they have the weirdest energy coming from them. (click the pics) If you know what they are, tell me. I have no clue. I got the plant from a strange old man I met at the nursery last Spring. I was getting hot Peppers and he asked me if I liked them, I told him no, I use them for cooking a little and just for 'purdy'. He went home and got me a tiny start and told me to try it. He said they're real weird and super hot, but, damn purdy. He was right on the purdy. I do not want to taste them. At all.
Patches of Zinnas here and there. They look real good. I had extra seeds so I planted a lot of them. Glad I did, because nothing else wants to bloom in this humidity. They look nice with that Snow On The Mountain. That stuff comes up everywhere. I have to dig a lot of it up, but, it's nice. Lots of Sunflowers that snuck in here and there. I think I may win for the tallest one in our Sunflower post, but, does it count even if I didn't plant it? The ones I planted look like shit.
The house. I was trying to catch some spirits, but, no luck. Something kept sucking the energy out of new batteries as fast as I could change them. But, I was pleasantly surprised at the energy here last night. The dark and creepy had gone and warm and welcoming was all over. It was really nice. I hope it stays that way. What I saw here the other night bothered me a lot and I did a quick cleansing ritual. These spirits, the ones from last night, I can live with.
The roof has been fixed now. No more rain or critters in the house. I'm sure the house cat is relieved. I noticed she has a new bag of food and a litter box. The leak in the bathroom has been fixed too. Some of the trash has been hauled off, but, there are about two, maybe three truckloads left on the back porch. I found out those came from Aunt Bitch Face, who lives next door. That old bitch was too cheap to pay the garbage man, so she had her dumbest grandson, Cousin Coat, throw her garbage into the back porch of this empty house...for months! It's gross and now I have to pay to haul it off. At least it's in bags and the critters didn't get at it. Fuck her cheap ass. She has more money than I'd know what to do with, but, thinks things like this are okay. Who the fuck does that shit? Nasty. Just like her.
Every time I go into this old house, I am impressed with how it was built. It's very solid and there is not one crooked line. All the doors, window, cupboards, etc. are level. I didn't expect that. I appreciate it though, a lot. Someone loved this house and they weren't rich, but, they knew what they were doing.
So, what are YOU doing?
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Google says it could possibly be "Capsicum" or "Black Pearl"? Either way, it's a pretty plant...not often do you get anything black in the garden.
I'm jealous of your zinnias...so lush and beautiful. It looks like you've been spared the Japanese beetle invasion. Mine never did germinate, so I have a bare spot this season.
I'm happy you were able to pick up warm feelings at your new place...it sure is a cute little house. And the straight lines and angles? That has to be nothing less than a miracle in an older place...very lucky :)
Something didn't agree with little Emma's tummy, and I wound up staying up with her all night. I took her out 8 times from 11:30 to 6:00. Diarrhea, diarrhea, diarrhea, oh, and MORE diarrhea.
I took her to the vet this morning, and she is back to normal, but we are treating with flagyl just to be safe. I'm also supposed to be cooking her chicken breast and rice, to keep her tummy settled, but I decided I am too tired, so she just got her normal biscuits a few minutes ago. She seems to be fine, and is sleeping soundly.
I have a Dr. appointment in 23 minutes, and am supposed to go over to my mom's and try to pack stuff up for Goodwill.
I also need to figure out where my husband's naturalization papers are (he loses them every time we find them---in 25 years of marriage, it's a lot of times)and where my copy of my birth certificate is so we can apply for passports.
I also need to clean house, as our home is full of boxes of my mom's stuff in addition to all the stuff we had (too much) before.
I better go. I'll come back later to see what everyone else is doing.
Christina
Just got back from the lake. So humid yesterday, we had the AC cranked and all the old single pain windows fogged up to the point we could not see out of them. It was weird.
Apparently there was a storm up there last night and I so hope we didn't lose power. Don't want to drive all the way up there just to empty the fridge.
Gorgeous garden Pat! Your zinnias are perfect.
A better day than yesterday at the new job. Well, I've been there a year now but it's still feels new.
Weather has cooled off to bearable. I didn't plant any veggies this year but the onions I planted last year decided to live again. They had already gone to seed when I discovered them. I lost my three clematis. They didn't die, they just decided to grow somewhere other than the trellis I provided for them and they're lost in the undergrowth that is my yard. I planted so much last year and had to abandon it to the mosquitoes. Southern Alberta was a very wet place last year. Maybe you heard about the floods? Anyway, too many mosquitoes too. This year it was winter for so long I missed planting season.
I have some killer flower baskets though, and I always plant Gerbera daisies no matter what. They're such a happy flower.
Your kitchen looks exactly like my former MIL's kitchen. She was a tiny thing, 4'10" or less. Her house was small and well built too. Wood stove in the kitchen. So charming. And the best water I ever tasted in my life.
Not much going down here in NC, went to the pool today.
I do really like those strange peppers, kind of like little black bells. Almost could shake it and they all ring out with a silvery song to rival the heavens.
Your zinnias are beautiful. I planted them one summer but they didn't do nearly as well as yours. Glad the new house is coming along. What fun it must be to get it ready and imagine what you're going to do with it.
I'm gearing up for our final in vitro attempt at another baby. We have 2 frozen embryos left and they are going to implant them on 8/1. I'm getting loaded up on all kinds of drugs to get my body ready. This is my last attempt because I'm tired of the emotions that go along with this. I've been blessed with one beautiful little boy so I can't complain if this doesn't work. That being said, I would appreciate some good energy sent my way.
Also, my grandmother is dying. She's 91 and has had a good life. She went into the hospital in June with some infections and just didn't recover. She's home now with hospice. She should have died by now but she keeps hanging on. No one can figure it out. We've all gone to visit her and tell her goodbye. She hasn't eaten or drunk anything in days. Hospice says she should be gone by now so it's just a wait and see now.
Drove by myself into Boston.
Went to museum of fine arts, by myself.
Ate lunch by myself.
Drove home.
It was awesome!
Your zinnias are so pretty. Last year, I had huge beds of zinnias. This year, nothing lived. It has been raining just enough every day to keep the ground putrid. There's green mold on the ground. The only things growing are weeds. I bought a grown tomato plant with a tomato on it. It rotted. This was not my year.
The heat finally got the best of me and I cut most of my hair off. It's shoulder length and it has been thinned. I have very thick hair. I have to admit it looks pretty good. There sure was a pile of hair on the floor. I should have brought the hair home with me and thrown it in the flower bed. Isn't there some old folk thing about putting your cut hair in your garden? I can remember when I was very young, some people would bring their hair home after a haircut to burn it. They thought people would use their hair to do them harm. When I think about it now, it kind of sounds like a voo doo thing.
Your zinnias are beautiful. So happy looking. We had beautiful ones some years ago, when my mom was working on having a garden here, with me. Beautiful zinnias and pincushion flowers. Snow on the mountain looks great there, too.
You and I grow peppers for the same reason. I just like the way they look, growing. Last year I had the little area by the front door full of different pepper plants, and one of them produced small black peppers, but they looked more like mini bell peppers. Yours are much prettier. I wonder if they are extra spicy?
I'm sorry to hear how Bitch Face treated your future home. That's a shame, but it sounds like a lot of the needed work is already done. I'm glad the roof is taken care of, and it sounds like the trash issue is well in hand.
It's nice the place comes with a house kitty, and that someone there bought some food for it. That's pretty thoughtful.
Interesting that you felt some weird energy at your new home. I'm glad that it's gone, though, and that it feels like a place you can be comfortable in, now.
It feels incredibly humid here, but it might just be me. I have had very little sleep, had a very minor surgery this afternoon, met my sister, decided not to do anything at my mom's until Saturday, and took care of my sick son.
We made a decision to get rid of the ducks, too. I liked having them, and I have a picture of my mom that I love, where she is holding one of the little guys in her fist, and grinning from ear to ear. This was taken some months after she had her stroke, and she couldn't speak, but was thrilled that I defied my husband and got the ducks. She had a little streak of bad girl in her, and encouraged that in me, too. It is just adding to my stress to worry about whether they are taken care of properly when I am not here. I leave them in my son's care or my husband's care, and they just don't handle things the way they should, but I can't make them do what I want. I want the pen moved every other day, but it isn't moved or cleaned well for days at a time if I'm doing 12 hour (sometimes 13 1/2 hour) shifts. It will be a better life for the two of them somewhere as part of someone's flock. The female duck, Daisy (how original, right?) is very sweet and a great layer, but the male, Chuckie, is a jerk. He sneaks around and tries to attack my boots or my hand (really, Dude? I'm feeding your sorry ass) when I am feeding them, or changing out their water. I'm okay with their moving on, but will keep the chickens.
I managed to get to the Wilco sale, too. Everything was on sale, so I bought 40 pound bags of Layena pellets, Scratch, Nature's Nuts black oil sunflower seeds, Flock raiser, Dog food, pill pockets, baby dog items, bandanas, socks (I always like the Ariat ones), and a beautiful set of wind chimes that I found on clearance. They are called Woodstock Gregorian chimes. Really pretty, and I can't argue with the price. George has said that he will build us a deck this summer, so they will go out there. I haven't seen any work other than planning happen, though, so we will see.
Sorry I'm blabbing so much. My arm hurts, I'm tired, old, and sweaty. And, I have to work the next two days. Bummer.
Have a good night.
Christina
I think, if your aunt has money, you should make her pay for removal of her rubbish from your property. I finally became officially 'old' on the weekend, after 65 years. Though I don't feel it. So now I don't have to work anymore, but I will, and I get a pension. I'm an old pensioner! Can't believe it. Time flies!
Angie, Capsicum is all Peppers. But, Black Pearl is on the nose. Thanks. Noreen told me the same on FB and once I had a name, I looked them up. Yep, that's them. They are so unusual, I doubt I will ever see them again, so I'll save seeds. I'll use gloves though. If anyone wants any seeds, let me know. I'm gonna do a seed exchange post. I have some different, but, easy plants I grow from seed and I'll betcha you guys do too. It will be awesome to see what we can turn each other on to.
Christina, is Emma better today? I hope so. Do you happen to have a steamer for the micro? I have one and it's the best for chicken and or rice. So, easy. I got mine at a yard sale though.
Sally, how I wish I'd gone to a lake. You made me think about it.
Frimmy, the Clematis here are a Spring thing, they're done early and then they just sort of weep. But, the show, though short, is pretty incredible. I spyed a weird variety yesterday that blooms and blooms. Smaller flowers, but, it's still going! I don't know what kind it is, but, I want a piece of it. I might stop and ask. How in hell do you grow Gerbras?? I've tried so many times and they just die. Is there a secret?
Kitty, that was so poetic, wow. Do you hear sounds from plants? I do once in awhile. I see auras around them too.
Erin, good luck and energy to you on the baby. I am lighting a candle....done. I used my super Moon charged one, but, it's red. Not pink or blue. You wouldn't mind twins, would you? Heh heh. I am sorry about your grandmother, but, she's ready. She will be fine. She really will. She has people waiting for her.
Tricia, a brave and wonderful trip. How I would have loved to be on it with you. But, sometimes going alone is amazing and peaceful.
Jane, hair has power. I am careful with my discarded hair for that reason. Many people use hair in the garden to ward off deer. I don't think it works, deer don't care. But, anyhow, there are many many things you can use hair for. But, any sensible witch knows, you don't give anyone the opportunity to get a piece of your hair. Same with fingernail clipping. It has too much of your energy in it. It's like leaving your door unlocked.
Lia you are one young old lady. You are quite beautiful and I love the pics you put on FB. You are a free spirit who never ages.
Christina, I have some of those mini black peppers. I'll post some pics of all the weird peppers I have. I collect seeds. Some, I don't have a clue what they are and they've been pollinated with who knows what here. But, I like em. The black ones taste like sweet green bells. I eat them raw as a snack.
Every time I see you comment, I think of chickens, so I'm glad you updated me. I love chickens, but, ducks are stupid. Sorry. I know they're cute, but, the fuckers are too stupid. I've had teen ducks drown in a water dish. WTF? Chickens are smart. They make great pets and give eggs. What surgery are you having?
I like that view into that kitchen. That's going to be so vintage fabulous.
Rox
Yesterday I did hear what I thought was my sister in the woods, it was like a child's voice. I couldn't figure out what it said. I do see the little fairy balls once in a while, more like a sparkle than the moving one at yule you experienced.
Rox, I can't wait to post a before and after. I see it being so cute and yes, vintage. I am so excited about it.
Kitty, that so beautiful. It touched me. See if you can get them on camera. I chased one today, I have to look at the pics.
Thanks for the good energy and candle. Don't scare me with the twins! It's a possibility because they're putting 2 embryos in! But I'll be happy no matter what so if it happens, it happens.
And my grandmother passed this afternoon. Somehow I got recruited to say the eulogy. Wish me luck.
Erin;
I am so sorry for your loss.
Erin,
So sorry to hear about your grandmother. I couldn't have survived w/o mine. But I know I always cared more for her than she did me. But I don't care. I still miss her and even put off having babies till she was gone, in case she needed me again. I did everything I possibly could for her. I owed her my life. A small part of me died with her. I am not a grandma yet. But I hope I make her proud, if I ever am. I still want to ask her something at times, and will think, I'm going to call her. Then, Gah! I can't do that! She died in 1982. I just want her back. Again, my deepest condolences. <3
Rox
Erin, I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your grandmother.
The whole giving the eulogy thing is hard. I did that for my mother, and it took a lot of thought and effort to get it where it felt right.
I hope that process goes smoothly for you, and that it brings you peace.
Christina
Thanks for the condolences. I appreciate it. She was a wonderful grandmother. I was blessed to know her.
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