Premature Mourning

And the Octopus Agave continues to grow it's stalk! It's even bigger today, and now about half of it is covered with blossoms ready to pop. The hairy protubances are sticking out and the blossoms are coming out from behind them. It looks like the whole stalk will be fully involved. But the bad news is that it will apparently die after it blooms. We've had it for three years and it was really big when we got it though I don't know how old. Seems they live about ten years so it's time is up. You were right, it WILL die. And the worst news is that you can't make tequila from this thing either.

I've had a bad few days here, unable to get a single thing done because of outside forces so I am finally back in the studio doing the drawing necessary to go further for this quilt. I think I've finished it, but now realize the old quilt top I am planning on using in the background is pretty stained and spotty so I'm going to take that home and work on it today though I am a little nervous how the dark red old dyes will wash. Wish me luck.

You are in a more playful frame of mind today and can make use of your clever intelligence * to entertain others. Unfortunately, everything isn't all fun and games now because there's so much work to do. Self-confidence may be one of your strengths, but don't get too cocky about your ability to juggle your responsibilities or you might fall short while trying to handle too many things at once. Cut back on your commitments so you can do the best job possible.

*betcha didn't know about that!

And I am now off to the post office to mail out my Ironstone Book to Massachusetts. I'll tell you what's happening there when I hear back in a few days. Before I go I must do a small battle with a pile of red ants and a daddy long-legs that have died inappropriately. Seems like I am surrounded by death lately. Hope it doesn't spread to any mammals.