The plant is only about 18 in (45.72 cm) tall right now, but is supposed to grow up to 5 ft (1.52 m).

I’ll keep updating this gallery every few days or so. I’m not sure yet if I’ll keep them in terra-cotta pots or plant them in the ground. I have a bunch of other Marigolds that are nearly ready for planting too.

I was pleasantly surprised at all of the free stuff included in the package. By they way, How did they know that I love Marigolds? I can’t wait to get them planted. I’ll post pictures of them as soon as they start sprouting.

I’m also loving the pencil. I’ve been writing with an ink pen for so long that I’d forgotten how it feels to write with a pencil.

I can’t wait until they release the Orange books. Do want.

I have never brewed loose tea before. Laura and I finally found time to check out Ozark Natural Foods in Fayetteville. I was impressed. Very reminiscent of Trader Joe’s. They have a loose tea dispenser on the north wall of the store. That’s the left side if you are looking at the front of the building. Much to my surprise, they had Earl Grey. I thought to myself, “Self, let’s brew some loose tea.”

On the way home I realized that I didn’t have a tea strainer. Wal-Mart to the rescue. I don’t think I’ve ever made it out of Wal-Mart only spending $3.

Next problem, I didn’t actually know how to properly brew loose tea. Me being the geek that I am, I Google it. I don’t have a proper tea-pot, so a medium sauce pan would have to do. I’m still not sure if I did it right, but the tea tasted good and strong the way I like it. Sweetener aside, I drink tea and coffee black. No milk or lemon for me.

My usual hot tea is Constant Comment® from Bigelow. I have always bought it in bags, but I just found out that they sell it loose in a can too.

I feel like I have an analog version of WordPress now.

I’m not sure if this game has a name or not. Seems simple, but it can be frustrating.

Matt did eventually get the ring on that hook!