Wet Laundry Brain, Mums & Asters
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| Wet Laundry |
I frequently put down on blank notebook paper random subjects to write about, explore, ponder. With a whiff of autumn in the air, new ideas should easily flow. They are not.
An area of study is up front, though, Science. What about science I have yet to discover why it is on my mind. Thus, I've decided to re-read a favorite book by Hans C. Von Baeyer, Rainbows, Snowflakes and Quarks: Physics and the World Around Us, 1984, that I first read well over 20 years ago.
Books I re-read provide a unique experience to explore where my mind has been. Like visiting an old friend, they will give me a life on refresh moment.
Are there books you want to re-read?
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| $7.99 Mums |
On another note
Does anyone remember when mums were on sale 3 for $12.00?
In this area they are now $5.97 to $8.99 for the 5 or 6 inch pot.
This year I bought asters to add a warm hue to the garden. The color is actually a dark rich purple with little red tint. Think crayon purple.
Happy Swap Ideas Day!
I just put a book on my hold list at the library (to check out as an ebook). The first Thomas Perry book of the Jane Whitefield series. I'm going to read them again. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThat aster is a beautiful colour.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Diane,
ReplyDeleteThomas Perry is on my author's list. Thank you
I've started an author's list because most of the titles I read about from bloggers, aren't in the local library. Inter library loan helps. Hugs!
Jan,
ReplyDeleteAt the garden center, the color grabbed me right away. I don't recall seeing such a vibrant purple before. It really brightens up the other flowers.
Have a wonderful week!
I have not read much this summer my goal for this winter is audio books so I can stitch while listening. I have not bought any mums or asters my zinners are still pretty and so are my geraniums just trying to save a few $$$ this fall.
ReplyDeleteRainy week ahead for us
Cathy
Everything is more expensive. I love that color of aster. Very pretty. Janice
ReplyDeleteCathy,
ReplyDeleteSewing and listening to audio is a fantastic way to build concentration strength. Thank you
I'm going to try that this winter.
I cut my mums' budget in less than half this year. It is all I can do to not buy more. :)
Have a wonderful week!
Janice,
ReplyDeleteAll the rain this summer has brought out lovely colors in the flowers.
Have a wonderful week!
This may sound a bit 'highbrow' but it's not...truly not. When I was young I read three different translations of Tolstoy's 'War and Peace'. I had a compulsion to keep going back. I don't think I've ever done anything similar since although there are books I return to without re-reading them in their entirety.
ReplyDeletei am not a reader but i joined a book club about 8 months ago and i am trying to keep up. they are the only books i have read since high school!!
ReplyDeleteyour aster is gorgeous, i happen to love purple (wink). i have not purchased my mums this fall, so i have yet to be shocked by the price!!
Graham,
ReplyDeleteTolstoy's novel is worthy reading multiple times.
I know I read it, but don't remember the story.
I thought in high school the Russian novelists explored well the anguish of the human soul. Times have changed.
Debbie,
ReplyDeleteI thought about you when I was at the garden center.
Purple to the garden in the fall is like orange in the summer garden. Those colors make everything else look brighter.
It has been a wet summer here too. Hope it doesn’t mean lots of snow to come this winter.
ReplyDeleteI don't tend to re-read books, but your thoughts make me think I should do so more. The purple asters are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteMarie,
ReplyDeleteLight snowfalls that don't turn to ice is my hope, and prayer for this winter.
Becki,
ReplyDeleteThere has to be reasons why some books remain with us in heart. Rereading is exploration.
I saw a sale of mums of $5 each but most are in the 7.99 range for that size. And yes, I remember those 3/12 days. I do think certain books we read at one time of our lives take on a totally different meaning at another.
ReplyDeleteJeanie,
ReplyDeleteInteresting point.
I will pay attention to the changes. Crime and Punishment will be an interesting reread over 50 years later.
Wet laundry brain is a new one to me.
ReplyDeleteWilliam,
ReplyDeleteI wish I could say it is new to me. :)
Those are the prettiest Asters! What a striking color. They must look so lovely in your garden.
ReplyDelete~Sheri
Sheri,
ReplyDeleteThe asters were the brightest color in the garden center.
They are tucked into a corner, but I might plant them out front.