STATUS QUOtes — 20171026

Today’s STATUS QUOtes

 

“Know the difference between what anchors you and what simply weighs you down.” — Unknown

“A knitter only appears to be knitting yarn. Also being knitted are winks, mischief, sighs, fragrant possibilities, wild dreams.” — Dr. SunWolf

“A great memory is never made synonymous with wisdom, any more than a dictionary would be called a treatise.” — John Henry Newman

“Since the dawn of time, there has been one truth about men: if they can toss it, pass it, dribble it, or throw it — they will.” — Katy Ballard, The Middle

 
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Halloween – That Time of the Year – 2017

Today’s Halloween Photos

Werewolf decoration for Halloween courtesy of Home Depot

“Everyone seems to be getting in to the Halloween mood even at Home Depot!”


Bikers, even those no longer among us seem to like Halloween.

“Bikers, even those no longer among us, like Halloween too!”

NOTE – The photographs above were taken at the Home Depot, 4925 E Carefree Hwy, Cave Creek, AZ 85331


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STATUS QUOtes — 20171025

Today’s STATUS QUOtes

 

“Only the spoon knows what is stirring in the pot.” — Sicilian Proverb

“But reason always cuts a poor figure beside sentiment; the one being essentially restricted, like everything that is positive, while the other is infinite.” — Honore de Balzac

“Taxation is the price which civilized communities pay for the opportunity of remaining civilized.” — Albert Bushnell Hart

“It is easy to pick out the best people. They will help you to do it.” — Vikrant Parsai

 
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Bin There, Dug That

Although living in the Sonoran Desert does set some limits on what can and can not be grown at certain times of the year, it really isn’t much different than other areas of the United States such as New England. The nice thing about living in the North Phoenix, AZ area is that we have two planting seasons and by mid-to-late October, the second season is well under way.

What this generally means is that those plants that have worked hard all summer long, put up with exhausting heat and yet continued to put on a floral show are now very “tired” and ready to be replaced. The vinca below is one such candidate.

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To help with this process, we use a cement mixing bin/tub or two to contain debris and corral the planting mix. As you will see, we also enlist a variety of pails and other containers.

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A larger sized bin can be used to help merge the ingredients for the replenished soil mixture although on this day we used a wheelbarrow.

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We use rocks as mulch because they are plentiful and help to keep the animals away from the roots. We have some pesky visitors that like to scale our walls and gates and dig in our garden and planters.

The pot below is shown after the plant and rocks were removed.

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As you can see, there was a substantial root ball.

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We use a shovel and/or trowel to break up the dirt and remove as much plant debris (roots, leaves, etc.) as possible. We then place the dirt in a sunny spot to dry out for a few days making sure to turn it several times during the process.

Notice the crack near the bottom handle of the bin. After several years in the heat and sun the hard plastic does have a tendency to develop cracks here and there. Our experience is that even with heavy use, they last quite a few seasons if care is exercised.

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The older, dried planting mix will later be incorporated into a new planting blend using fresh “dirt” and fertilizer.

With the vinca removed, we replanted an ivy geranium in the same pot.

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Before placing the rest of the dirt and mulch in the planter, we position it on its elevated platform. We have several raised pot holders because our courtyard did not always have a gate and the Javelinas were fond of marauding among our posies! BTW the pail is set up to catch water should the irrigation system engage while we are in the transplanting process.

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Once the dirt is filled to the desire level, the emitters for the irrigation system are secured in place. I like to have one emitter on either side to the root ball to distribute the water as evenly as possible without getting carried away.

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With the emitters secured, the plant is watered in, the rock mulch applied and a bit more water added to make sure the mix is moist throughout.

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Since this plant is in a location that receives reflected heat which is still intense in the October afternoon, we cover it with a lattice plastic bin which reduces some of the negative effects of the hot sun. After two or three days this will be removed during an evening and the plant will be better acclimated. The large rock is to keep the cover from blowing in the wind.

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Having the bins and other accessories really helps to make the job of transplanting without too much of a mess relatively easy.

For your reference, Home Depot has a large mixing tub for under $15:

  • 20.9-Gal capacity for large or small jobs
  • Strong enough for mixing materials like concrete, grout or mortar
  • Heavy-duty PVC construction

 

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STATUS QUOtes — 20171024

Today’s STATUS QUOtes

 

“Courage comes and goes. Hold on for the next supply.” — Vicki Baum

“History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again.” — Maya Angelou

“Strength, will power, determination and a pinch of you. That’s the cocktail for success.” — Unknown

“Parents often talk about the younger generation as if they didn’t have anything to do with it.” — Haim Ginott

 
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STATUS QUOtes — Picture Quote — 20171023


Today’s Picture Quote

The inspiration you seek is already within you. Be silent and listen. - Rumi

“The inspiration you seek is already within you. Be silent and listen.” – Rumi

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STATUS QUOtes — 20171023

Today’s STATUS QUOtes

 

“There’s only one me, and I’m stuck with him.” — Kurt Vonnegut

“An individual who breaks a law that his conscience tells him is unjust, and who willingly accepts the penalty of imprisonment in order to arouse the conscience of the community over its injustice, is in reality expressing the highest respect for law.” — Martin Luther King, Jr.

“There are no office hours for leaders.” — Cardinal James Gibbons

“Classics which at home are drowsily read have a strange charm in a country inn, or in the transom of a merchant brig.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson

 
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SignEdge: Prisoner and Blindfold Wines




Blindfold Wine Label

The Prisoner Wine Company has some unique labels for their wines. A marketing student could develop an interesting thesis discussing the popularity of wines based on their labels. Do colorful labels attract more purchasers? Do macabre labels attract buyers? Do the names of the wines grab attention?

Yesterday I spotted a wine called Blindfold. The label appears to be of a man tied to a post being readied for execution. The label may be thought more suitable for a red wine while Blindfold is a white blend.



Blindfold Wine Label

“They thought if he couldn’t see the world, then he wouldn’t make his mark. But a blindfold won’t hold him back. It just heightens his other senses. And whether they like it or not, his resilience will leave a lasting impression.”

From the Tasting Notes:

“ABOUT THE WINE –

In establishing our own spin on a white blend, we seek out interesting Rhône and aromatic varietals that nicely complement a classic Chardonnay base. We partner with growers dedicated to cultivating alternative varietals in their outstanding vineyard sites to create an intriguing wine with bold flavor.”

The Prisoner Wine Company, has a self-named red companion wine called The Prisoner.



Prisoner Wine Label – courtesy of https://www.wine-searcher.com/

“The Prisoner crossed a line. He spoke out of turn. He took a stand. His brazen actions bred consequences. But while his chains may hold his weight, his mind wanders unrestrained. For he remains unapologetically bold.”

From the Tasting Notes:

“ABOUT THE WINE –

The Prisoner was inspired by the “mixed blacks” first made by the Italian immigrants who originally settled in Napa Valley. The Prisoner is now the most recognized Napa Valley red blend, leading the resurgence of interesting blends by incorporating Zinfandel with the unlikely”

I have written about other wine labels and companies (see the link below) that I found somewhat unique. Would you be attracted to try the wine by these particular labels? Feel free to leave your thoughts in a comment below.


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STATUS QUOtes — 20171022

Today’s STATUS QUOtes

 

“The omission of good is no less reprehensible than the commission of evil.” — Plutarch

“What horrifies me most is the idea of being useless: well-educated, brilliantly promising, and fading out into an indifferent middle age.” — Sylvia Plath

“I never guess. It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts.” — Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

“The hardest thing is to take less when you can get more.” — Kin Hubbard

 
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STATUS QUOtes — 20171021

Today’s STATUS QUOtes

 

“The color of truth is grey.” — André Gide

“Sometimes, said Pooh, the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.” — Alan Alexander Milne

“No joy in nature is so sublimely affecting as the joy of a mother at the good fortune of a child.” — Charles Francis Richter

“To garden is to let optimism get the better of judgment.” — Eleanor Perenyi

 
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