Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Book Boxing


Blogger John Gray asked his readers for pictures of the view out their windows. I sent him these -- one of the not-too-clean window itself (above, and actually a French door)...


...and one of just the sun-dappled view.


I realized yesterday that our oriental poppy, which seeded itself a few years ago in the pot with our olive tree, is blooming. The flower is a sort of pale Creamsicle color, I think because it bloomed so far back in the shadows of the surrounding plants, like the pink clematis. Anyway, I was glad I saw it, because the flowers don't last long.


This is going to be my life at work for the next few weeks. Yesterday we started boxing up and moving our books. As I mentioned before, we're doing a massive library reorganization concurrent with some construction, and many books will be boxed and stored. We've got to get them in boxes and get the other books moved to those empty shelves. The boxed books will then be unboxed and shelved in the fall, when construction is done and their new shelves are ready.

I'm going to look like Johnny Weissmuller by the time this is all over.

22 comments:

Elizabeth said...

Your garden looks so gorgeous out that window!

Yorkshire Pudding said...

Johnny Weissmuller? That means you will be able to swing about the trees like a giant squirrel next time you take Olga to the cemetery.

Moving with Mitchell said...

When you get your loin cloth, please share photos. If you like, you can pose in front of that beautiful window/door view.

Debby said...

What a beautiful view!

The Padre said...

Stunning French Door View - Way Cool Brother Reed

Cheers

Pixie said...

What a beautiful view out your window. You are a gifted gardener.

Bob said...

That view through your French doors into he garden is just beautiful. So peaceful.

And the perfect spot to unwind after carting boxes here and there.

Anonymous said...

You have such lovely window views.

The Bug said...

I'm kind of jealous of that doorway & your view - so relaxing! And I need to come work with you - my arm flab is getting out of control!

Ms. Moon said...

Your garden is just a delight!
There are far worse things to look like than Johnny Weismuller. You may recall that he (as Tarzan) was my first true love.

Anonymous said...

Love the view out your windows. So beautiful.
That's a lot of boxing and moving for you. Yes, Johnny Weissmuller is in your future.

ellen abbott said...

gorgeous views of your garden. I really like the persicaria, going to see if it does well down here. I found a little wild version in a ditch once so I'm hopeful.

Just take care of your back moving all those boxes.

Red said...

One move in a library and everything else has to move.

Sharon said...

You have got quite a job ahead of you!
I love the views out your windows! Such a great garden.

Ellen D. said...

Your garden view is lovely! So lush!
Those book boxes are so heavy! Be careful and don't hurt yourself! Won't the library look great when it is all fixed up and put back together!
And you will be going sleeveless all of the time to show off your muscles!

Catalyst said...

The views of your garden are positively "jungle-ar". I think all the work you do out there would give you the Weissmuller look already!

Dave R said...

I've moved books before. Not a fun job. Glad you chose Weissmuller over Schwarzenegger.

Jeanie said...

What a beautiful view from your window and wonderful blooms. That packing and moving of books is hard work. I'm glad you're strong -- I hoe your back is!

Margaret said...

That's a beautiful poppy!

Debby said...

Wow, what a beautiful jungle your backyard is! Only thing missing is Tarzan.

Steve Reed said...

Thanks, everybody! We're very lucky to have this verdant garden, and we know it. (If only we owned it, as opposed to renting!)

37paddington said...

Oh my, I stared at that view out the french doors for a long time. It looks like a magical portal, and oh so beautiful. As are all your other views! Just gorgeous.