Happy Birthday, C.

Twenty-six year's ago today I gave birth to my youngest, C.  It seems like such a long time ago and then like yesterday.  We were living in Texas.  I don't want to count the amount of times I have moved since then, more than ten.  This latest move in April is most likely my last move; only time will tell.  C is still south with E at her family's place.  Sounds like they had a good day.

K, Gideon and I did some work on the yard today.  There was a plant that had been growing next to the driveway that I finally got around to identifying it.  I was pretty surprised to discover that it was ragweed.  Until today, I didn't know what it looked like.  It is a very common plant, and I am sure I have seen them plenty of times, just never taken the time to ID it.  Two areas with ragweed are now gone.  I may hunt down some more tomorrow.

In the middle of the day I took a rest.  It has been a while, so I set up the hammock seat I got in the spring and rested in it for almost an hour.  It was peaceful.  At one point there was a cat who passed by.  It didn't come over to say hello, just went on about its business hunting in the yard.  I'm pretty sure it is the same cat we saw a few weeks ago in the apple tree.  This had me wondering how far cats tend to roam from their home.  So I looked it up.  If you are also curious, here is a link to one possible study.  Relaxing in the hammock chair is my happy for today.

I accidentally picked this petunia yesterday.
It is slowly sinking and changing color as it does.

The cat cautiously prepares to cross in front of the crumbling deck.
No doubt there is a chipmunk cowering beneath the deck, waiting for the cat to leave.

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Stay safe.