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No field work for a while. This bums me out, even if it is really wet out.
I like doing field work in all kinds of weather except wind. It's hard to
take measurements when everything's whipping about. But I like rain just
fine. Some people study plants far away from where they are - living in
the US & traveling to the Amazon twice a year to do field work - but I like
to keep my eye on things . . . get to know the processes a bit more
intimately. So I like going out when it's wet or it's evening, getting
glimpses of the more secret side of plants.
The reason for the field work moratorium is typical large organization
politics. Basically, 9 months ago someone did something really stupid, so
stupid there wasn't a rule against it, and just now someone has got excited
about trying to enact new rules to guard against all future stupidity. Ha.
In the meantime, we all just have to wait until it's worked out and then we
can go outside again.
I'm keeping busy analysing old data & trying to write up some papers. It's
pretty fun because I'm learning some new math, but it means I'm sitting on
my ass all day.
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I'm a sucker for cut flowers. I dream of having the kind of garden from
which I can gather a bouquet whenever I want. Orchard Supply Hardware
realizes this and has a huge display of really large seed packs with
gorgeous macro shots of blossoms on them right by the store entrance. I
turned green as I watched people pick & choose.
I used to be sad about not being able to afford to buy flowers. But now we
go grocery shopping once per month and the place usually sells inexpensive
flowers. If I can get something for less than 4 bucks, I do. Now it's
part of our grocery budget (and it's a monthly treat!) This time I bought
these white asters that have fewer petals than most. They look like wacked
out mutant daisies. Kinda Jetsony and spiky.
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What's blooming now:
lupine, ceanothus, eucalyptus, apple, ornamental plum (frilly - too pink!),
calla lily, daffodils, iris, and rosemary.
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