In the garden

[cemeteryconsort]

Peas and Beans. Not many pods of peas, just a few, but there are baby beans and some picked beans that should make a few meals. Would have been nice if the cat hadn't dug up the seeds, but what can you do? No cherry tomatoes yet, but flowers (wait, I did see little green tomatoes today). I have yellow and black bugs on my pumpkins and squash, and I

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[ged]

It's nice, I like the icon. I'd like to see a bigger version, too.

According to the Republican's role model (Jesus), one sin is just the same as the other. So it shouldn't be a big deal to Christians whether I lie or whether I lie with a prostitute or whether I lie with another man. They are all three equal sins and all can be forgiven.

But most Republicans' don't actually live by Christian ideals. They support social policies that match the Pharisee's, not fiscal policies like debt forgiveness every seven years. Jesus spoke far more about poverty. He had very little to say about sex.

[cemeteryconsort]

Had this discussion many times with Glen. Money and Jesus just don't mix. Camel and the eye of the needle and all that. Yet making money is the #1 priority of so many Republicans (and Democrats as well, not too many poor Dem. Senators these days).

I'll post another version of the painting so you can see how bad it is.

[cemeteryconsort]

I know the mites were just starting to get news attention when all of a sudden a few months ago I was hearing about CCD. I don't know the history of it, and the experts don't seem to have any idea as to why this is happening, which makes it all the more frightning.
Then again, we could all stand to go on a bit of a diet.
I'll check out the link.

[anonymous]

Soap and water is risky to the integrity of the plants, but yes, better than the alternative of bug-eaten plants. You can also try the mayonnaise tops filled with beer (you must still have a lot if it did not go to work with R. Mint and basil and marigolds are supposed to repel bugs too. Maybe you could plant some around the garden.

I personally don't beleive that all sins are equal, but then again, I am agnostic and subject to being exiled or executed by a number of religious groups. Table going to hell, anyone?

Gizmo

[cemeteryconsort]

I thought the beer was only good for slugs, which are few and far between this year as it is so dry.
I did put in a few merrigolds. Not sure how many you need to do any good, or how you plant them for effect. Maybe merrigold juice to spray on the plants?

I think all things are bad in degrees. Murder isnt the same as stealing, adultery isnt the same as swearing. If you are god fearing, and you do believe that, I guess you just go through life being a sorry child who can do no right, but you know that daddy will always forgive you if you ask. Great way to raise healthy children... NOT. Talk about an inferiority/guilt complex.

[anonymous]

Dare I say aloud that I am not religious for that very reason?
Being an individual in a constant state of guilt for not being a perfect citizen/daughter/contributing family member (yadda yadda), I certainly did not want to go in the other direction (like you know who) who does whatever he wants and then begs forgiveness. I'd rather learn how to have peace on my own, even if it takes the rest of my life.
I feel bad that I use baggies instead of glass for my leftovers, but I can live with it.

Oh, it was gasoline for beetles. My grandfather would use a stick and knock the beetles into a Miracle Whip jar with gasoline to kiil them..and then the tops were filled with beer for the slugs. Gasoline is not great to work with tho' How about if you made a potion of mint oil in water (just a few drops to a gallon) and sprayed that on the plants instead of soap? I hear that mint also keeps mice away..not that it matters.

nice painting

[anonymous]

if humans dissapeared like the bees, would the nation panic? wait till scarcity of foodstuffs make them really panick. meanwhile have fun, Wildflower 07