Stuff you don't need to remember......

Florida and other parts of the Southeast are in the midst of a severe drought. Now, I can't blame the rain gods for the above plants condition ....it sits in my house and I have totally neglected it. Actually, it just needs repotting so it has better water retention soil. We are allowed to have the sprinklers on one day a week, after dark, and use non-potable water. (We have two water lines into the house for this purpose). But we are allowed to water extra if there is new landscaping or we hand water. One of our neighbors has a jungle for a yard and thick green grass , because he hand waters constantly. There outa be a law. But I suspect that his water bill is significant.
Aren't these lovely??? Even if they aren't tulips. And I bought them myself. The family knows I would prefer no gifts on Mother's Day but we went to Walmart on Monday and they had an abundance of left over bouquets for the paltry sum of $2.50 so how could I resist? As of today, Thurs, they are still doing well.
The buffalo seem to like their habitat and have produced bunches of baby buffalo. Initially, the mamas kept them away from prying eyes but now they are out in the open. Very cute. Alas, the Developer has announced that because of 3 "human incidences" and the potential liablity, all of the herds are being moved to "the North 40" whereever that is. The internet is full of comments this morning....everything from chastising people for feeding them and getting too close (yes, we are guilty) to putting up a double fence and even suggesting a moat with alligators. Others fear that this is just a way for the Developer to open up large areas of land for further building of commercial areas. They have announced that there will be a "spectacular" nature preserve built in the newer developments south of here.....maybe with buffalo?

The days are just too busy and I am accomplishing nada with the house. Today I am giving up my Art Studio to CLEAN !!! How sacrificial is that??? The new drapes are up (pictures to follow when the dust bunnies are gone) and they are OK, but the floors and walls are still bare. Just seems like there are other priorities in life.....like golf, and a good book, and a dip in the pool. Weather is still quite spectacular but a good soaking rain would be welcome.