blurry eyed mish mash

i had enough "down time" to last a lifetime, but found a really great movie:

i am a movie freak, addict or whatever you may call it... just like my book reading, i love movies too. i used to be really fanatical about music, not as much now, slowing down i guess. this movie "once" just felt perfect to me on so many levels. no typical hollywood actors or storyline, just normal looking and acting people. the story was sweet and simple with fantastic music, just lovely. something to savor when you have a few quiet hours to yourself. i have to mention that jen felt mouse brought me the most amazing present made up of all the senses but sight... a cool cd, tea, chocolate, a rubber toy with a bumpy back, fig candle... thanks so much jen. so creative, so wonderful and sweet! totally unexpected as usual. xoxoxoxo

next we have my newest project, last week (of course the timing was horrid) i got the call that my long awaited community garden plot was available... could i come to the orientation pronto? well i stumbled through it one eyed and yes i got my plot! here is a before shot:

can you say WEEDS?? emily actually pulled up a few carrots while we were weeding, talk about a shocked kid (in a good way). here are a few favorite garden designs:

here is kelly bananaberry's super snazzy plot:

expect great things!