And the drought continues...

We are in the third year of a drought and so far it doesn't look like it is going end anytime soon. The past two years we saw a deficit of over 20 inches each year, and just this year we are already minus 7 inches. Our last rainfall was April 14, and now we are having unusually hot temps. The combination has resulted in a brown crispy lawn-





Though I don't waste water on our lawn, I am keeping my potted plants watered. But they look kind of odd surrounded a brown yard-

You'd think with the drought all the stuff that fills the air with pollen would be dead, but unlucky for me they seem to be thriving and we have been having a long period of time with very high pollen counts. And with no rain to settle the pollen and dust, people with allergies are miserable this year. I've been hiding in the house for days, but just the brief periods of time I spend out with the dogs on their potty breaks is enough to make my sinuses throb, ears stop up, a cough and sore throat. I've tried every OTC allergy med on the market, but they are just no match for this year's pollen levels. Between feeling crappy and being shut up in the house, I am in quite a pissy mood lately. And it doesn't help that we are getting estimates this week on having our floors replaced. Though I will be glad to have it done, the thought of having work crews in the house, plus all the dust and mess, makes me want to rip my hair out and scream. This house has been a thorn in my side ever since we moved in here. As most of you know, there isn't much I hate more than renovating and I have resented every minute we have lived in this place. Okay- enough bitching and whining-LOL...



I am donating a bust I sculpted to a breast cancer auction in July. I did this bust several years ago (she is in my header) and she has been sitting in my studio. I was looking her over and noticed uneven spots on her neck and one on her back. So of course I couldn't leave it alone - ha! I have sanded her from the head down and am now adding more clay, and will then repaint her. She looks quite odd now with her hair wrapped up in plastic wrap to keep it out of the way.

I also decided to make a new necklace for her with turquoise and copper beads.

And ear rings- I might have to make myself a pair of these.

And now I am off to find a goat, chicken or something to sacrifice to the rain gods....

Peace-

Linda