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Wednesday, April 05, 2006

Some Mornings It Just Doesn't Pay To Gnaw Through The Leather Straps

After a gruelling morning, I've decided to take a little Heather time away from phone calls and people and anything resembling responsibility, and sit down to plan my garden for the year. Now, some of you might recall that I have a brown thumb, but I'll add a caveat to that--outside, my thumb can be quite green. And this year, I'm planting something I've longed to have for many years. A gothic garden.

Oh yes. Moonflowers, BellaDonna, Mandrake, Foxglove, Snapdragons, blood-red roses, hollyhock, and more. I'm giddy.

Well...as giddy as I get.

So, since my mind is playing hooky from anything remotely writing or publishing related, I'll bid you adieu.

Go outside, minions. That's an order.

9 Comments:

Blogger Ewoh Nairb said...

I went outside... it was raining. I got wet.

Now I'm a wet minion sitting in my cubicle at work.

Not nearly as much fun as I would have hoped.

At least my hair is not messed up.

9:01 AM  
Blogger Heather Brewer said...

Rain is meant to be danced in. :)

9:03 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

At least it is just rain there... it is snowing here. :D

12:02 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

You consistently surprise me! A garden?! I only like houseplants - we ignore each other and it works out fine.

It snowed last night and it's freakin' cold now!

1:37 PM  
Blogger Heather Brewer said...

I kill houseplants...just ask my poor palm. :( But yay! A garden! However, I refuse to grow any food other than the cherry tomatoes that I'll grow in a plant bag on my fence.

Snow? What is wrong with you people?! Get with the program, it's sunshine time!! ;)

1:44 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Did you know you can get black tulips?? Just thought I'd let you know.

Rach

9:29 AM  
Blogger Heather Brewer said...

Black tulips?? Oh, I'm so there. Thanks, Rach!

9:47 AM  
Blogger Naomi said...

Hey, I dropped by via JA Konrath's blog, and just had to say that a gothic garden sounds amazing. Good luck with it!

12:13 PM  
Blogger Heather Brewer said...

Thanks, Naomi! I'll post pics when it flourishes. :)

6:20 PM  

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