Instead of grading papers...

I'm adding a picture to my blog and trying to motivate myself...I don't think the personal pep talk is working, though.  I just want to nap.

I spent the day in Shreveport, helping Dr. DuBose with his talk, then went to a looooong lunch with two favorite frends.  And, of course, I had to go to World Market and spend some money...by the time I came home, I was tired and too relaxed to give serious thought to anything.

Except...the hens are digging in the new run, so I need to "plant" some wire around the bottom, and I need to do that tomorrow.  I also need to fence the new garden box to try to keep the cats out.  They decimated two eggplants.

I received my "Farmgirl Sisterhood" badge from MaryJane's Farm.  MJF is one of my most favorite magazines, so joining wasn't a hard decision.  It's a great way to connect with other women who are interested in self-sufficiency; I learn a great deal from reading their stories.

Here's the badge, sewn on my bluejean jacket:

And, for fun, here's a picture of a cat in a cube:

That's Ginger Baker enjoying her new toy!

Hope you're having a great week.  I think I'm going to bed early.

Heath Ledger

I'm not one to dwell on Hollywood, but color me shocked! I was checking my email, when I saw the news flash about Heath Ledger. OMG! He was such a great actor. Loved him in The Brothers' Grimm and A Knight's Tale. Besides being georgeous and having a heavenly voice, he radiated intelligence and sanity. I'll be interested in finding out the results of that autopsy (I know that sounds gruesome, but enquiring minds really do want to know).

I'd rather hear more about Brittney Spears than hear this. I need to round up all of his films and watch them in a memorial tribute.

Oh, this is sad.

And my cat is still sick, so we're going to the vet's in the morning. Right now, he's hiding under the bed because I won't let him go outside. He's acting just like a kid.