Another Go

At the moment, it’s fair and 41. Yesterday we hit the nineties. One day you’re up, the next day you’re down. At least it’s not snowing, but we might touch freezing tonight. Not what the new buds on the plants need. But it’s only for one night, and it might not be long enough to do any damage. Most of the trees have been through this before. They’ll bounce back.

It’s also why I plant native plants. Their DNA is coded for this, which means they have built-in bounce back mechanisms. Luckily, the cat shelters are still up. They were crowded this morning when I went out to feed. I assume everyone is happy. Even the new feral cat hung close when I came out. I’ve tried slow blinking him, but I don’t think he’s buying it. That’s okay. Momma cat still comes to sit on my lap, and that’s about all the cat attention I really need.

Luckily, my big task today is indoors. More painting. Finishing touches. Actually, I still have a wall and a half before I start doing edges and trim, but it should go fast. I’m still kicking myself for only buying a gallon of paint, but that’s just inexperience. I don’t know why I didn’t think to calculate coverage. In retrospect, it seems a solid idea. But I have a chance to make up for it in the next room. And isn’t that what life is all about, second chances and improved performance.