Vegetation Grass Fire Nearby

This area has been having a lot of grass fires lately throughout the county . But, yesterday there was a 13 acre fire (that is now contained) near where I do most of my grocery shopping which is about 7 miles from my home . The Fire Department have been doing an excellent job in getting most of the fires contained in a short period of time . Aircraft tankers have been called in early to help with control from our nearby airport which is about 24 miles car travel from here .

This was the view from the roadway I travel to the grocery store , drug store and restaurants in a little strip mall .

The day by day stresses of life at the present time are higher than I can ever remember . However , I am doing well but folks with more complicated lives (families and maybe financial issues) have a lot more stressors . I feel so fortunate .

And , of cause my garden is a tremendous stress reliever for me . For others it might be another stress .  If I had to stay in the house all day THAT would be horrible for me .  Especially , since the house is not in the order I would prefer .  At this stage , I can't do both outdoors and indoors .  Come winter hopefully I will have the motivation and ability to make some progress inside . I am quite sure if I had people coming in , that would give me a whole lot of motivation !!!

All twelve of the Cone-flower six-pack that I planted last year are tall and open .

 And, some have shot up with two flowers. I think of them as being very cheerful !

I know it sounds simple to some of you , but with my soil conditions I am thankful for what I can get . Hopefully , there will be more next year as  I am constantly adding nutrients and good soil to the surface with hope that it will penetrate down to the plant roots .

That's it for this time .  And , let's send energy to all who we know that can use a little boost !

Mary