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[bloodyrosemccoy]

No, this is not snow. Take a closer look.



There are some disadvantages to all these lovely cottonwood trees blowin' in the wind. A lot of librarians alternately sneezing and swearing, for one thing.

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My own garden is primed and ready to go. The radishes and parsley are already having a great old time, the strawberry is blooming, tha calendulas are turning into weeds, and you can see some of the little seedlies that will turn into carrots chard, and spinach.

Since I took this picture a couple days ago, I've stuck in a couple of tomato starts, a couple pepper starts,* and a bunch of marigolds. If it's anything like last year, this sparse-ish patch of dirt will start looking pretty green in just a few weeks. At least, I hope so!



My first radishes! See the pink ones? This is a blend of Easter egg and red radishes. Because, you know. RAINBOWS.

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So it's ben getting warmer around here, balmy and breezy, and I have had to face facts: my fuzzy winter shoes have turned from cozy, soft winter protection to the Red-Hot Iron Shoes From Hell. Clearly, I needed a pair of sandals.

ME: I need some sandals.

REI Lady: What kind?

ME: I need some that'll support a lot of walking, and I need closed toes.

REI Lady: What are you planning to do with them?

ME: Work in a library.

REI LADY: …

ME: Ever run over your foot with a book truck? You need some structure there.

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I made this necklace last year. It's a net weave of seed beads and irregular freshwater pearls. The closeup didn't turn out, so I'll have to snap a better shot, but it looks pretty good just like that, don't it?


*I'm trying to start my own from seeds, but I am still rather bad at it. Better safe than sorry, sez I.

Comments

[westrider.livejournal.com]

I'm going to have to look into those. My good sandals died at the end of last summer and it's getting on for time to look for a new pair. And since I walk 2-3 Miles most days, and occasionally quite a lot more, it's good to have a recommendation for something that supports well.

[padparadscha.livejournal.com]

Be warned, though, the one problem with Keens is that they do start to smell particularly strong if you wear 'em too long. True of any shoe, but it seems special with them ...

[westrider.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the warning. That could well become a serious problem here.

[daiq.livejournal.com]

Really, i have NEVER had that problem, ever! And i currently own at least 5 pairs

[ragman-jack.livejournal.com]

For walking sandals, I favor Cross Trekkers.

[westrider.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the Rec, I'll look into those as well!

[daiq.livejournal.com]

I am a teacher, i spend ALL day on my feet, my last pair of Keens that i wear to work (mary jane style, not even their hiking shoes) lasted over 3 years of daily wear! I wore a pedometer once for a while just to see, and i was walking over 10km a day, just at work. Keens are AWESOME!!!!

[westrider.livejournal.com]

Ooh, that's exactly what I want to hear. I never actually worked as a Teacher, but I got my certificate, did my Student Teaching and all, and I know exactly how much time on your feet you're talking about there. If they hold up for that, I know they're good!