fireflies in march

So. Wednesday was the first day of Spring, and I've decided to roll with the fact that it's actually been Spring around here for a least a month now. Apparently, the fireflies got the memo, because I saw the first twinkling bug butts on the way home from church wednesday night. Speaking of which, imagine trying to explain to someone that has never seen a firefly - "yeah, we've got these bugs around here in the summer, and their butts glow! It's really cool!" Just think about how crazy that sounds.

Also, speaking of crazy, check out Davey at the Pot O' Gold run in Athens:

Now, that's what I call sexy!
He ran all 5k's in that kilt. And those socks. I love that man.
And speaking of 5ks, yours truly is training for the Moo Run in May. And I will not be wearing a costume. Sorry.

But back to spring, and gardening and all that. We've already got the veggie garden tilled and halfway planted, and  I've got a whole lotta seedlings sprouting in my makeshift greenhouse/utility room. It's pretty exciting. We've also started our three sisters-style cornfield, which we're going to plant in 3 stages, which will hopefully mean lots and lots and lots of fresh corn and beans. Probably waaaaaaay more than we can eat, but that's ok! Anything we can't eat we can give away. The rabbit and chicken setup isn't done yet, but I'm hoping we'll have it done before the end of this month. We should be having a big work party here soon. Hopefully the first of many. I've had so many people come up to me and say, "Any time you guys are having a work day, let me know, I'd love to come out and help!" To which I smile and respond, "Sure, that would be great! There's plenty to do!" all the while secretly thinking, "You're a crazy person if you want to come pull weeds..." and then realizing ".... but if they do it, I don't have to! Score!" And so was born the genius idea of Farm Days. Every other Saturday, all summer* long, I'm going to have an open invite to anyone local who wants to come out and get their hands dirty. We'll provide the food and whatnot, and all you crazy people can come get your farm on! Genius, I tell ya.

This is gonna be a good year.


* the term "summer" is kinda relative here... considering that "spring" arrived in February, and it's been 80-plus degrees here for a week, it's pretty much summer now. I figure Farm Days will start in April. Stay tuned...