Crispy, tender and slinky…
Well, the Death Star continues its relentless torture of people, pets and plants in Austin, Texas.







Well, the Death Star continues its relentless torture of people, pets and plants in Austin, Texas.
Ok — no photos, (and slightly less than the thousand words I oughta have for being photo-less), but here’s a funny critter update!
I was weeding and picking veggies in the garden, butt planted on a plastic stool, when Mr. Rat Snake decided to slither ACROSS MY FOOOOOOOT!
Yes.
Across my foot.
I screamed. He was terrified. Ssssssslithered away into the garden’s rock border.
I sighed, knowing he was harmless, and kept picking green beans.
(Secretly kinda proud of myself, not for screaming, but for sitting tight and dealing. I may have screamed like a girl, but I didn’t run. I figure that’s worth something.)
Then this morning I caught Mr. Squirrel burrowing in the mulch and then he rolled over and wriggled around, scratching his back in it. I suspect he and his band of brothers might be my hole-diggers. (It’s my most appealing guess, at this point!)
And, YIPPEEE SKIPPEEE, we had a 1/2 inch of rain today and it dropped the temp from 98 to 75.