Quiet Sunday

Because it's sprinkling pretty hard today. I knew it would be rainy - there was a 90% chance of thunderstorms today, according to the weatherman. So far, no t-storms, just sprinkle sprinkle sprinkle. If I hadn't run out the batteries on the camera, I'd have a picture for you of the dogwood just off the deck. It is in full bloom and looks so pretty. But it will still be there tomorrow for a photo, and the batteries will be charged then.

Things are starting to green up, but boy do we need a really good drenching downpour spread out over several days. Basically, we need lots of rain, a bit of drying out, more rain, more drying out, over about a week, in order to get up to the amount of rain we are supposed to have had by now. Depending on where you are in the mid-Missiouri to NW Arkansas area, we are between six and twelve inches shy of needed rainfall to avoid a drought this summer. This is not good, folks. Rain is a needed commodity from Mother Nature, and right now, we are getting shorted badly.

Quentin and I had to go haul some of the landlady's mother's trash here yesterday to get it burned up. JJ was a big help to getting it loaded up. There are reasons for it, which I won't go into here, as they're a bit unnecessary to talk about, but suffice it to say that we brought it here on the trailer, and Quentin spent part of today, when it wasn't raining too badly, burning what he could of it while I got some inside chores done. The boys figure this kind of weather is for snoozing. Bouncer is sprawled on the back of the couch by Quentin (who is now busy watching some TV while I'm busy writing, now that things are done), and Smudge is sprawled near me on the bed on Quentin's side. Half on his back, front feet in the air, and sound asleep. We are talking snoring, folks, and he snores as loud as he purrs, which is pretty loud.

So for me, it's now back to finding some books for y'all, and then doing some more writing. What am I writing now? Another cookbook? Nope. This one is a book of gift basket ideas with some serious specifics, including a lot of Amazon links to suggested items to put in the baskets. Looking up all that stuff takes more time than figuring out the gift basket ideas! Then there are a few ideas I have for some jar mix cookbooks, for various things, so there's those to work on eventually as well. Plus wishlisting all my goodies off my seed order listing to Amazon, along with books I want ... whew. Yeah, you easily could say that even on days when I can't get out much if at all, that I am not loafing around, because there's too much to do and no time to waste. Hugs all, I'm off to find books! (WOW, there look to be a lot of goodies today!)

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Patio Planters: & Vertical Gardening - Designs & Wood Working Plans Volume 2 (Patio Planters: & Vertical Gardening - Designs & Wood Working Plans)
Gluten Free Desserts - 30 Delicious Gluten Free Dessert Recipes (Quick and Easy Gluten Free Recipes - Gluten Free Cookbook)
Potato Recipes: A Collection That Gets Creative With This Kitchen Staple And Highlights The Wonder That Is The Potato (Quick & Easy Recipes)
Paleo Recipes: A Collection Of Flavorful Paleo Diet Recipes That Will Keep Your Body Healthy And Strong (Quick & Easy Recipes)
Bread Machine Recipes: By Simply Pressing A Button, You Can Easily Recreate These Bread Recipes (Quick & Easy Recipes)
Cookies Recipes: Indulge in a Batch of Freshly Baked Cookies You Can Share with Family and Friends (Quick & Easy Recipes)
Paleo Cookbook for Beginners: An Easy Collection Of Recipes Perfect For Newbies Dipping Their Toe Into The Paleo Diet. (Quick & Easy Recipes)
Paleo Dinner Recipes: Share The Hearty Goodness Of Home Cooked Paleo Dishes With These Simple Recipes. (Quick & Easy Recipes)
Poke Cake Recipes: Easy To Make And Tasty Poke Cake Recipes You Can Create At Home. (Quick & Easy Recipes)
Ground Beef Recipes: A Collection of Recipes That Show the Variety of Ways You Can Cook Using Beef (Quick & Easy Recipes)
Natural Yogurt: How to Make Homemade Yogurt
Country Crock-Slow Cooker Recipes (Delicious Recipes)
35 Barbecue Recipes: Grill Tasty Pork, Beef & Chicken on Your BBQ
Prepper Survival Pantry: The Survivor's Guide To Food Storage, Water Storage, Canning And Preserving
Slow Cooker Recipes: Simple And Delicious Crockpot Recipes For Busy Families.
Brilliant Brownies and Bars - 25 Favorite Brownie and Bar Recipes
Italian Slow Cooker Recipes: Delicious Italian Crockpot Recipes. (Simple Slow Cooker Series)
Starting a New Garden (VOL. 1): How to Transform Your Yard and Patio Into Beds and Container Gardens (Growing Organic Vegetables at Home)
Frugal Cooking with Dry and Canned Foods: The Economical Way of Cooking Balanced and Healthy Meals at Home.
Slow Cooker Soups And Stews: Create Delicious Soups And Stews In Your Slow Cooker. (Simple Slow Cooker Series)
Slow Cooker Recipes: A Busy Cook's Guide To Creating Delicious, One-Pot Meals (Quick & Easy Recipes)
Dump Cake Recipes: A Collection Of This Easy To Make Homemade Pastry Staple (Quick and Easy Recipes)
How To Make Beer: Super Simple Steps To The Perfect Brew
Zucchini Recipes: A Collection Of Zucchini Recipes To Complement Your Healthy Lifestyle (Quick & Easy Recipes)
Freezer Recipes: Mix And Freeze- A Collection Of Recipes That Offer The Perfect Freezer Meals. (Quick & Easy Recipes)
Quick & Easy Recipes: An Amazing Collection Of Recipes Designed For Busy Cooks.
Kale Recipes: A Collection Of Delicious Recipes Featuring The Leafy Green That's Making Waves Among Foodies. (Quick & Easy Recipes)
Sweet Potato Recipes: Recreating Classic Recipes Using This Known Healthy and Delicious Staple (Quick & Easy Recipes)
Gluten Free Bread Recipes: Don't Miss Out On The Downhome Goodness Of Artisinal Bread With These Gluten Free Recipes. (Quick & Easy Recipes)
Homemade Bread Recipes: From Sweet To Savoury, Simple To Gourmet-- Make Your Own Artisanal Loaves At Home. (Quick & Easy Recipes)
Sourdough Recipes: The Downhome And Hearty Goodness Of Homemade Baked Sourdough Bread. (Quick & Easy Recipes)
Homemade Ice Cream Recipes: Recreate The Creamy Goodness Of Your Favorite Pint Flavors With This Collection Of Recipes. (Quick & Easy Recipes)