Well, the man made it home last night before I even went to sleep. I heard his footsteps and next thing I knew, there was a big old handsome guy in my bedroom. He was back!
Jack was surprised. And delighted, I believe. He asked for a little attention while I was getting mine. All is right with the world. Daddy's home. He was pretty wired and mighty tired after all those hours on the road but he took a shower and settled in and fell asleep pretty fast. It felt right but it also felt a bit weird- I had become used to not worrying if I was keeping him awake. I think we are both hyper-aware of that. If we have a family credo it may be, "Sleep is Sacred."
He slept until nine this morning and thus, I did too, because I was afraid to get up, fearing that I would wake him. Sleep is sacred and especially after a trip like that. He had some business to attend to this morning- getting the rental car back and picking up some deer sausage that had been processed up in Coon Bottom, which is yes, a town, near Havana, not in Cuba, but Florida. He may have had some other things to do too, but he made it home around two so it wasn't that much. Then the unloading and unpacking began.
While he was gone, I took a walk. Someone must have given Harvey a shitload of chairs. He has seating all over his yard. Some of it arranged, some of it rather random. Once again, he has reorganized and redecorated. I did not see him but I admired his work.
The wildflowers are blooming with their requisite wild abandon, tossing their pretty little heads in the breeze as if they were chatting to one another. It is mostly the yellow, golden, and purple blossoms showing off right now.
Here's a field that I found to be quite fine.
Still that same sky today. Makes you remember to do what Ross advised and look up. I did indeed.
I took a picture of some non-wildflowers in the side yard of the Lloyd Woman's Club.
Confederate Rose. Yet another member of the hibiscus flower. We have a bush in our front yard but I think that Mr. Moon's constant and determined trimming of it may have sent it into shock, or at least depression. It really doesn't get enough sun and only has a few blooms on it so far this year.
I walked up as far as the Dollar General before I cut over to Main Street. They have a very nice looking patch of Muhly grass in the landscaping in the back of the store. "Muhly" is pronounced as "Mule-y".
I do love Muhly grass. It is as soft as feathers and the prettiest shade of blush.
The holding pond behind the GDDG has some very sturdy and healthy looking cattails growing.
I do not hate those cattails. I have to say that despite the fact that their parking lot is ugly as homemade sin, the backside of the place is as nice as I guess they could have made it.
Here's the old Dr.'s house that I took a side-view picture of the other day.
I think it could be such a lovely home for someone. It's going to take a lot of work and a not insignificant amount of money but I just really do hope someone takes it on.
I took a picture of my own yard when I walked back through my gate after my walk.
The firespike and blue-sky vines are blooming. It's a nice tangle right now. I want to get rid of the spirea I planted out front. See that plant that looks like a skeleton? Yeah, that's one of them. I planted two, one on each side of the gate. They don't get nearly enough sun and they're just sitting there, taking up space. I've got a rather large one that grows and blooms fairly well in the side yard facing the garden.
So that's the story. All is well here in Lloyd although Maurice is doing her little hissy-fit thing where she ignores Glen for awhile before she forgives him for leaving. I've got a gumbo simmering and a loaf of sourdough ready to go in the oven when it heats up.
Life is back to normal and that is not so bad at all.
Love...Ms. Moon
Nice to have a break from one another but so, so good when everyone is back where they should be.
ReplyDeleteI have to say there is a little readjustment period. A shifting of gears, so to speak.
DeleteThe yard in front of the gate looks very nice after the weeding/thinning attention earlier in the summer.
ReplyDeleteIs that Muhly grass invasive? Does is multiply and remultiply and fill all available space to choking? People up here plant all kinds of landscaping grasses and pretty soon they take over and are knocking on the front door. Companies with landscaping contracts have them dug up in the fall and replanted in the spring. I imagine what is dug up goes to the landfill, maybe composted.
Muhly grass does not appear to be invasive or aggressive. It is native to this area.
Deleteglad the tall man is home! That old house has SO much potential.....the porch....to die for. Some will have to love it, though. The muhly grass is beautiful. Here....we have what is referred to as fountain grass....... one variety blond, the other dark red.......one invasive and one not. I've managed over years to almost eliminate the invasive from our area
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your evening....gumbo and bread...what a homecoming meal!
Susan M
It was a very good meal!
DeleteI am glad to hear that Mr Moon made it home safely after such a long journey. Is Coon Bottom named after a raccoon's ass... or upon reflection is the name a throwback to less equal times?
ReplyDeleteI have no idea how Coon Bottom got its name but I suspect that the "Bottom" here refers to bottom land which is a low area, sometimes near a river. And no doubt there were coons galore.
DeleteLet me assure you that less equal times are still very much here but I honestly don't think the pejorative use of the word "coon" is what is being used here.
I do love the wildflowers on the road this time of year. We have blue chicory, yellow daisies and white Queen Anne's Lace. Such a cheery combo.
ReplyDeleteWhat is the purpose of the holding pond behind the DG?
Here's what google has to say about holding (or retentive) ponds:
DeleteRetention ponds are used to hold and distribute rain runoff, which in turn helps prevents flooding. They are often landscaped with a variety of grasses, shrubs, and/or wetland plants to provide bank stability.
Almost all commercial buildings around her are required to have them.
I think I'm in a minority in finding that old house so creepy I can't think of actually stepping under those menacing eaves. There's something not good there. Spidey sense ticking like a Geiger counter.
ReplyDeleteI get exactly what you mean! I thought I got it because I knew the couple who owned it and the man, at least, was very creepy. My theory is that they hoarded it up so bad they could not live in it anymore and moved in the prefab home next door to move into. They told me that they'd moved because it was too hard to heat, I think. That is actually a legitimate concern with old houses. I think that there is part of me which feels like the house could be brought back to life and good vibes if it was all cleared out, cleaned, painted, and had plants put in around it. I respect the straightness of its bones.
DeleteAll the gardens and flowers look lovely to me, my own patch being mostly green in various shades. I don't do well with flowers. Hooray for Mr Moon being safely .
ReplyDeleteMostly the only flowers I have are the ones that are annuals. I think I only plant zinnias yearly.
DeleteI'm glad someone is doing the doctor's house up too. It's a beauty isn't it. And I'm glad Mr. Moon made it back safely, although I'd be knocked out for days after that trip!
ReplyDeleteHe has spent some time in his chair. I think he's tireder than he admits.
DeleteGlad Mr. Moon is home safely. I've never heard of Muhly grass. It's beautiful! And yes, that doctor's house would be a terrific renovation project for someone. I would think that some history-focused FSU professor might be into that.
ReplyDeleteI used to see Muhly grass growing wild in Roseland but I think it was a shorter variety. I don't know. I just know I really like it.
DeleteWe shall see about the house. So far it's not even up for sale.
Muhly grass is very nice. Does it wild there? Tim and I are hyperaware at night time too. Sleep is sacred and we're not getting a great deal of it around here.
ReplyDeleteYes, Muhly grass does grow wild in some areas around here. Another reason to love it.
DeleteI can only imagine that you and Tim are both chronically tired these days for many reasons. I'd give you a hug if I could.
You have lots of beauty to see on your walks. Thanks for sharing it, Mary.
ReplyDeleteGlad Mr. Moon is home safely.
Some of it sure is pretty. And some of it is mostly just interesting.
Deletemy firespike still isn't blooming, nary a bloom stalk. the plants look good though. and I noticed bloom on one of my confederate roses and then forgot to take a closer look. I do like muhly grass. I need to get some. Keeping each other awake is why we have separate bedrooms. he snores and I am often wakeful tossing and turning and we shared a full size mattress and then there's the dog and cat which sleep with me. my 3 weeks in Portugal opened my eyes because I slept so well in a bed by myself so when I got back I moved into the guest room. took about two weeks before he admitted he was sleeping much better too and he was happy about that.
ReplyDeleteWell, separate bedrooms is not a bad idea at all. Honestly, Glen and I would both sleep better if we had them although I think I might wake up many times a night, wondering if he's okay. I worry so much. It's ridiculous.
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