I managed to squeeze in 40 winks or so before Sophie woke me up and told me it was time to feed her. Then we went for a walk in the warm, humid Alabama outdoors.
I noticed yesterday that Vann's beautiful green lawn in which he took so much pride and put in so much work is apparently dying. It has developed large brown patches all over. So I placed a 911 call to the lawn service this afternoon, and the lady promised to send someone out asap. I can't believe I've already let something go wrong. Could it possibly be all the rain we've had? But I thought grass likes rain. Oh well, I'm hoping the lawn guy will be able to correct the problem, whatever it is.
No sewing today--just lawyering and eating. Oh, and I did bake a pound cake this morning for neighbor Nolan who has done a lot of mowing and edging for us since Vann has been sick. Maybe tomorrow I'll get back in the sewing room. This afternoon, though, I'm grabbing my book (The Help by Kathryn Stockett) and retreating to my big nesting chair.
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On 09/23/2009, Barbara Anne said ...
Oh, friend, you've flung a craving on me for some good spring rolls and Chinese food. How fortunate you are to have such a wonderful restaurant as Mr. Wang's in your area.
Hope all is well with your lawn.
On such a humid mid-September day, a big nesting chair with a good book is just the place to be! One nice thing about fabric and quiltie projects is they'll politely wait for you to come back to them when time allows.
AMIL and I made spiced pear honey. Serious yum!
Hugs!
On 09/23/2009, Pokey said ...
Boy, you sure made me hungry! Too bad it's so far a drive from here! Enjoy your book, that sounds like a good choice for you today. God bless you, pokey
On 09/23/2009, hunnybunny said ...
That looks and sounds delicious even though I don't like Chinese food. : )
Your lawn will come together soon enough, it's probably just the change in season.
Hope your book is wonderful, it sounds like a great plan, book and nesting chair.
On 09/23/2009, Jo said ...
Susan,
Fried green beans, yum!
Our front lawn is succumbing to grubs this year...started turning brown in odd patches, and someone has been picking at it. Hope that isn't your problem.
The Help was the last book I read - I thought it was a good read. Enjoy,
Jo
On 09/23/2009, Teresa/MarieSews said ...
OOOOOOhhhhhhh....now I'm HUNGRY and craving Chinese but have to go fix dinner. It's stir fry but I'm sure it won't be as good as Mr. Wang's. Thanks for the virtual lunch!
On 09/23/2009, Debra Spincic said ...
The lawn service can probably figure out the brown patches better than I can; but, I will guess you have cinch bugs. We've had problems with brown spots every summer it seems and it's a pain in the butt. And, seriously, it's not your fault. You didn't let anything go wrong. Now stop talking like that, willya?
Sending love,
Debra
On 09/23/2009, Nancy said ...
Susan, Are you enjoying the book "The Help"? I absolutely loved it, then listened to it on audio as I did my sewing...talk about bringing the characters to life!!! They had four narrators for the main charaters and they were all wonderful. For me, an avid reader, audio books give me the best of both worlds when I can't decide whether to read or sew. I just do both!!!
On 09/23/2009, Deb said ...
Oh Susan I adore chinese food. It is so yummy when you manage to find a wonderful restaurant. The only trouble with the buffet restaurants is how easy it is to eat a lot!!
Eyes are always bigger than the belly....
On 09/24/2009, Covered Porches said ...
Chinese food can cure lots of stuff...:) You're doing all the right stuff. I know it's not easy. Everything is 'purposeful'. But keep working at it and it will become habit... Vann would be so proud of you...I just know it. If you keep plodding through-- one day you'll realize that you are doing it without making yourself. Needle and thread do wonders for heartaches....
On 09/24/2009, Connie W said ...
I'm a picky eater and don't care for Chinese (that includes the aroma from just walking into a Chinese restaurant) so hubby eats it on occasions when we aren't together. I've tried it in several different places on several occasions but I just can't like it. I wonder what it is that makes us like/dislike things.
On 09/24/2009, Pat said ...
Please let us know about "The Help." I loaned my book to a friend, then to her mother; I haven't read it yet.
On 09/24/2009, Carol said ...
OMG I love Mr Wang's...I haven't been there the last couple of times I've been to Birmingham...but the next time I visit the kids in Homewood I'll get them to take me. If you like Mexican, our favorite is Sol Azteca in Vestavia right on 31. Josh said he has some yucky spots in his yard in Homewood too...he thinks it could be a fungus from the rain. The lawn guy will have the answer. Oh I loved The Help.
On 09/24/2009, Jan said ...
Sounds scrumptious! I'm so proud of you :) Obviously, the attorney's office was a must have; but Mr. Wang's wasn't. I'm so glad you went. Here's wishing you more outings!
On 09/24/2009, Lavender Dreams said ...
That looks so wonderful! And don't worry about the lawn or anything else...things go wrong and even get fixed no matter what. It's nice you have someone to call! Take care!
On 09/25/2009, sherry said ...
Hi Susan. No one has talked me into Chinese food yet. I'm a hard nut to crack! LOL Don't you worry about the lawn, you didn't let anything go wrong. They will inspect it & see if there is something they can do with it. Just wanted to stop by & say hello, and to let you know I'm thinking of you! :)
On 09/25/2009, Kai said ...
I could LIVE on Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, & Korean food! I LOVE IT! The Wangs look so sweet! Glad you have their nice restaurant near enough to get a good Chinese food FIX! The Help - I have it & thank you for the heads-up! It will be on my soon-to-pull-off-the-shelf list! As for the lawn - I bet it isn't much of anything! And whatever it IS, I KNOW it isn't YOUR fault! LOVE YOU BIG BUNCHES!
On 09/25/2009, Daisy Cottage said ...
Dear Susan,
I am so so so sorry to learn about your precious Vann's passing.
My heart goes out to you - I will keep you and your family in my prayers. You have shared about him so beautifully on this blog - what a wonderful and very special man. God Bless him AND you.
Love always,
Kim
On 09/25/2009, Sue said ...
Bot Chinese food sounds good! one of my favorites. Sorry to hear about Vann's passing. I found your site through Sister's Choice and enjoy your sewing and books as I love both too. I read The Help this summer and loved it. Hope you enjoy it.
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