If you have ever noticed in my blog, I have stated that yardwork is not really my forte. I do it, but I don't like it very well. With fall now upon us in Area 52, it's time to cut back the perinnials, trim up the bushes and mow the grass, blowing the leaves that have already fallen into the driveway and then sweeping them into a trash bag.So, after church, I come home, don my "wife beater" tee ...

I don't enjoy doing Yardwork, so I enlisted Intern Bill to help trip the shrubs and recap some games. I did however take the time to mention the Mets' (hopefully) devastating loss to the Marlins last night. Marlins 4, Mets 3 - The man to your right gave up a towering walk-off-walk last night. The [...]

I abhor yardwork. When I was younger, gardening sounded like a peaceful, nurturing & gentle activity. In actuality it consists of unspeakable, abhorrent violence. Ripping out living things on a whim. Being angry, angry, angry at weeds and how they come back despite your best efforts. Using toxic chemicals out of frustration. Pulling things by the root and trashing them with glee. Using every ounce ...

My yard last week.My yard last Thursday morning.Moleman...?Notice how they've managed to destroy my yard from the side of my houseall the way to the fence? That's pretty much ALL my yard.I have no back yard or side yard. We'll get to the front yard shortly.Yeah, that's my front yard.Here's my front yard AFTER they cut the gas line...This is the scene looking out my front door.They left Friday for ...

Poison Ivy?!! Why yes, thank you very much! Props to my dear spouse for mowing the lawn while I got the weed eater to the sprawling weeds and pulled some wild raspberry vines. Michael helped me edge the driveway, so I need to do the front and brave the Poison Ivy Lands this week...some time. More Baptism Layouts Book Review School Library Journal ...

Today marks another chapter in yard progress. Several youth group/mission team members are coming round to spread 6 cubic yards of bark mulch. Here it is on my driveway: While I've been waiting for that I thought I'd go and look for some more plants - just a couple, to feel like that's making progress, too. I was meandering through a local nursery and came upon some reasonably priced baby ...