As I start to type, I'm suddenly hit with the strongest feeling of déjà vu.  I'm pretty sure it has something to do with just about a year ago, I was writing about the garden while listening to the weather talk about Hurricane Earl.  I hope all you east coast folks stay safe.  I can't believe that they're evacuating New York.  That is a big storm coming.
 

It's been quite a week.  Not the week I had planned.  I had lots of projects planned, an extra special photo shoot for my Etsy shop, errands to run, and crafty projects.  Instead, I've had a nasty cold all week.  At least I think it's a cold; it could be allergies, because there is a lot of nasty stuff in the air here.  I've just never had allergies knock me out like this, so I'm calling it a cold.

It finally got HOT here.  Not that I was wanting that.  I liked the weather we were having.   But really, one or two weeks of unbearably hot weather a year is nothing to complain about.  This photo of a turk's turban squash is screaming at me to get my oil paints out and paint it.

I've really tried to give myself permission to just rest this week, but it's so hard.  Especially when I see dishes that need washing or a floor that needs swept, and knowing I have pictures I need to take for the shop.  That's a constant.  Every new thing I make needs to be photographed, plus I'm forever re-doing my photos, trying to make them better.  These owls have been a struggle for me, trying to find just the right composition and lighting.  I have a whole big pile of them waiting for embellishments and to be listed.

I have a custom crochet order to work on, so I think I'll spend my afternoon doing that and watching the weather channel.  Is that weird?  I love watching weather; it fascinates me.

Have a great weekend, and those of you on the east coast, take care!