MIA again

This past month has been a doozie. I don't work outside the home but, I am always so behind. OK, so no more excuses. Just to let ya know what has been happening:

My wonderful tomato plants, that I have never been able to grow before, has grown to over 6 feet tall, given us at least a dozen 'maters has fallen to the ground. Yes, it was staked and supported by knee highs so as to not damage it's little limbs...limbs? branches?....what ever. I am devastated and don't know quite what to do about it. I fear if I manhandle the monster to an upright position I will break off limbs...branches. What shall happen to my poor plant.

The second set of bluebirds that reside in a terracotta bird house, have had their babies. This morning I was wandering through the herb garden and I noticed the momma bird on that side of the yard. She was just a fussin' at me. I realized it must be about her little baby. Sure enough, I caught a glimpse of the little one on the ground. I moved slowly back towards the house while telling her: 'I understand that is your little baby. I mean no harm and I will help keep watch with you. Don't want that mean ol' mockingbird to bother the baby' She understood. Calmed right down.

My dearest friend Cindy's mom is in the hospital. Doctors said she won't be coming home. I have spent allot of time sitting with Cindy and took dinner to them one night. I am quite sad and depressed over the whole thing. I kinda wish her mom would "Shit or git off the pot" Old southern saying. Situation taking a toll on my friend. She is an only child so I think it may be harder for her than a person with siblings. I don't know. Sad.

Picture: How do you like my CORNDOG? That is Gizmo with an ear of corn. Who knew dogs love corn on the cob? Cool, huh? If you squint real hard you can see the tomato plant when it was first planted. Just a baby then.