Hello, friends. The first hellebores are blooming, so spring can't be too far off. On a warmer day, I planted seven wintersown containers, because that's how much potting soil I had. Calendula, cosmos, hollyhocks, bachelor buttons, coreopsis, borage, and mullein were planted. The avocado oil arrived, and I finished making the batch of plant butter. The flavor is much nicer, with the avocado oil. After placing the butter in freezer containers, it occurred to me that using it would be much easier using it if was shaped like traditional butter, so I bought a silicone butter mold. I've been moving it to the mold, freezing it, then wrapping in waxed paper. So far, I've gotten 12 sticks, and it looks like there's at least enough for four more, in addition to what we've already used. It was a two-day process, to make the butter, so I'm happy we should be set for some time.
Lambs quarter was pulled from the freezer, for a spaghetti squash florentine dish, which we had with our sweet potatoes and crowder peas. We finally got enough rain to switch back to it for our household, and wouldn't you know, the fittings on the pump are leaking, so we're back on well water again. This is the longest we've been on well water, since setting up our rainwater collection system for the house, probably 15 years ago. We're having a nice rainy day, over an inch already, as I type this on Sunday, so the tanks should be pretty full, once we can switch again. We got two eggs last week, the first in a while. I'm sure the warmer days helped. Other than a couple of days with highs in the 40's, the next two weeks look to be warmer, which will be lovely. Shortly before the snow storm, when I accompanied J to buy lumber, I decided a little floral cheer was in order, and bought the orchid.
After the Buddhist monks arrived in Washington, DC last week, they held a global peace meditation, and I participated in the last hour of it. I'm happy to know they've arrived back where they started, in Fort Worth, and will hopefully be able to get some good rest and relaxation. Walking such a long distance, in the snow, ice and cold, had to tax their bodies. After an appointment, I stopped by my favorite thrift store, and bought a king pillowcase and 4 napkins for $2. I got my senior discount on groceries at Harris Teeter, and picked up more potting soil. Asparagus was $1.49, and I got two lbs. Artichokes were $2 at Food Lion, and I ended up getting six throughout the week. That's the best price I've seen in a few years, and I love them.
When J went to the VA on Friday, he was given a handmade card from an 8th grade student, thanking him for his service, and wishing him a Happy Valentines Day. We thought it was very sweet. A cushaw pie was made for J, for Valentines Day, and I received lovely flowers. On Friday, we went to a Mardi Gras event with friends. It's always a treat to have a night out. We're still working on the jigsaw puzzle, which is a tough one. We need to get it finished up soon, as it's where our seed starting station lives. Take care, and have a beautiful week.
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