Weekend Ramblings

So far, we've had a pretty busy weekend!  (And it's only half over!)  I'm throwing a bunch of stuff into this post, since I really don't have the time or energy to organize it better.  We've rambled all over this past couple of days, all the way from the Valley to the Ridge, something I don't do often. 

Of Butterflies, Passion, and Gardening

Yesterday, I witnessed many a butterfly fluttering about my garden. Yes, this fickle weather has brought back summer and butterflies to my bipolar, roller-coaster garden. There were two species of butterflies in particular that caught my eye yesterday.  They set me to thinking about a certain weedy vine that grows up in my shrubs and palms.  A tiny vine that makes such a difference!

The Power of Purple

All the other colors are just colors,
but purple seems to have a soul.
Purple is not just a noun and an adjective
but also a verb - when you look at it,
it's looking back at you. 

~Uniek Swain

Come, walk with me.

Come, walk with me.

The UGH and the AAH.

First, the UGH.  A big mistake was made at PITV this weekend.  On Saturday, husband and I set out to my young nephew's to do a little yardwork at his new house.  We knew we'd be gone for hours, so we left a list of chores for Only Daughter and Son #2 to do while we were gone.  One thing on the list was for Son #2 to clean the pool filter.  He was told to leave the cap off, since it's a little tricky to seal it properly, and husband intended to do it when we got home.

World's Smartest Butterfly?