The grass is not growing; there is no reason to mow. Little islands of weeds are scattered around the lawn. They have sticky seeds that hang onto our socks and shoes and the cats' legs. Instead of pulling or mowing them, I went kayaking again in the Gulf yesterday, and today is for house chores and teacher chores.
We launched from the beach just before the airport on Cedar Keys. The tide was the lowest we've seen in a long time. The water was not as clear as it usually is this time of year, but we still had a good view of the shallower areas around Snake Key. Not much wind, so the surface was glassy with just a little gentle swell.
The juniors will be giving their Hamlet talks next week. Whenever a big project is approaching, I tell my students that I will check my school email until 8pm on Sunday night. I started doing this last year and it has worked wonders. Either having access or being told they might need me for some reason has reduced the number of emergency communications I get during my off hours dramatically.
My husband has been working Sundays for several months now. It was an adjustment at first, having only one weekend day together, but in my usual way I have taken advantage of the day to get ahead on laundry, bird feeders, watering the garden, grading, and planning. I also get some cooking done for the week ahead. It feels good to take care of details.
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