The Wordsmith's Forge

Today is partly sunny and mild.

I haven't fed the birds yet.  I've seen a few sparrows and house finches.  Recently the house finches have been all over the thistle feeder.

EDIT 5/31/25 -- I fed the birds.  I've seen a grackle and a robin.

I put out water for the birds.

EDIT 5/31/25 -- I pulled and trimmed weeds around the purple-and-white garden.

EDIT 5/31/25 -- I pulled and trimmed more weeds around the purple-and-white garden.

EDIT 5/31/25 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.

EDIT 5/31/25 -- I pulled and trimmed more weeds around the purple-and-white garden.

EDIT 5/31/25 -- I pulled and trimmed more weeds around the purple-and-white garden.  I am most of the way around the outside now.

EDIT 5/31/25 -- I finished trimming weeds around the outside of the purple-and-white garden. 

EDIT 5/31/25 -- I started trimming weeds inside of the purple-and-white garden. 

I've seen a male cardinal and a male fox squirrel.  Several sparrows were splashing in the red birdbath.  I've seen a skunk on the patio.

EDIT 5/31/25 -- I started trimming weeds inside of the purple-and-white garden.  \o/

EDIT 5/31/25 -- I watered the patio plants.

Privet is blooming, with a heavy, honeyed scent, a little salty.

I've seen two bats flying around the edges of the yard, and the first several fireflies.  :D