Two months ago, my entire neighborhood went all Mulch Madness on me ... they lay it on thick and always seem to use the stuff that absolutely reeks. I hate that.

I recently got a new vacuum ... I'll look more closely at Shark models the next time I need a new one (are the handheld versions called Baby Sharks?)

Doo doo doo doo doo.

I realized this weekend that the coconut bedding we use for Drogon's terrarium can be repurposed as mulch after we clean the cage (and replace it with clean bedding). Hooray recycling!

I really dislike the smell of new mulch -- they have to be using some sort of commercial perfume, because it's so consistent.

Speaking of vacuums -- some of the high-priced landscaping companies around here have a big truck that comes with a huge hose -- and it blows out mulch instead of the workmen having to use wheelbarrows and shovels like any self-respecting gardener.

We used to use pine bark mulch and it has a strong smell but I love it.

I don't have a Shark.

I have a Shark, but it's old and I don't know if I've ever cleaned the filter so....

I'm not sure what brand my rinkydink vacuum is, but my unfamiliarity is a good indicator of how often I use it.

My cousin passed away Friday afternoon while I was down visiting him in hospice. I hate that it happened to him so young, but he did go peacefully at the last with almost all his adult family gathered around.

So sorry, Matt

I'm so sorry, Matt. Good that you could be there.

I'm so sorry Matt.