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Siri and Peonies

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Oh dear. What are these spots?

I use voice-activated Siri for an obnoxious number of things now. Siri: set a timer for 20 minutes. Siri: look up when the new Congress gets sworn in. Siri: open the Rover app.

You get the idea. But! A new trick is thrilling me to bits. You can ask Siri to read something to you. Yes!

So today while walking Finn I asked Siri to look up an article on peony care. And then, so as not to become like all those dog people who look at their phones and miss canine clues in the environment, I asked Siri to read it to me.

Dead head spent blooms / cut off diseased leaves

Two kinds of fungus. Got it! Bleach clippers if cut diseased leaves. Ok! Don’t cut to the ground til after the first frost. Questions answered!

Not much left after removing diseased leaves

More cool iPhone tricks in Wirecutter article here.

Why would I make a solution of one part bleach and ten parts water when I have this in the house?

Morning light, notes

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Eastern light on web

I’m still waking before six. I call it “jet bounce” instead of jet lag (of course I’m dead at 4:00 pm).

Peonies offer their glory
Which do you prefer — pink or white?
Looking up at Uffizi

Heard from South Carolina Historical Society: because I only quote from Eliza’s published letters, I don’t need their permission. I actually didn’t think I needed permission, but it’s good to be diligent.

Pink rhodie past its peak

I have PT this morning and will pick up a few groceries while I’m over there. I hope getting a few tasty ingredients will ease me out of this I can’t be bothered with dinner prep phase. I go through these now and again — often associated with extreme heat. This time, it’s also clear that I need to up my vegetarian game.

Anyone have a good recipe for lentil burgers? Other meatless entree favorites?

My ravioli cutters arrived! Now to find some fine flour.

Have a great day everyone!

PS sssssh. Don’t tell anyone. I’m on the back patio and (other than route 9 traffic) it’s actually quiet right now.