Clearing the Benches

Full Day #1

Working in the shop this morning. Come visit, I have donuts! — at Urban Arbors.

Getting to Know All the Quirks of the Greenhouse

That's one way to install a door jam! — at Urban Arbors.

Welcome (Back) to Ohio

Moving Day

I was mansplained several time about
labeling boxes, so in true smart-ass spirit,
I'm labeling the heck out of these big blank canvases.

As I passed Runge's today I saw some of the bulbs I planted for the 2015 spring have survived despite being cut down prematurely by Streets & San.

Some crocus wave goodbye on one of my
 final walks through the neighborhood

It's really difficult to leave a place that felt like Sesame Street. I haven't yet told some of my favorite shopkeepers that I'm moving. I only mention it to Tim Runge as I pass by on my way back to the apartment, and the moving truck.

My Runge's Auto Landscaping Legacy

Walked past Runge's today just hours before leaving town and noticed some crocus bulbs blooming, leftover from the Spring of 2015 when I tried to landscape this rough spot hard! I'm happy I'm leaving behind a little bit that refuses to quit and that they sent me off with a small salute.

I'm leaving, but my work will grow on!

Last Day of Work at DePaul

Saif was kind enough to give me a ride home after I cleaned out my office. Lake Shore Drive was kind enough to give Saif's little car a flat tire :(strangers walking by keep joking we could carry the fiat to the garage on our shoulders.

Last Dirty Girlz Dinner with My Ecological Restoration Pals!

EM Pomaranc is with Lauren Glyndal U and Kim Frye.

March 14, 2016 · 

Last night we had our last dinner as a threesome all living in Chicago. Kim is off on a grand journey and a big change so we ate a pile of amazing foods and drank sparkly things.

Kim Frye

March 13, 2016 · 

Last regular dinner with the Dirty Girlz. Gonna miss these faces. — at Hot Chocolate Chicago.

First Time to the Greenhouse with Keys!

Moving my first load of stuff into the greenhouse. Just happy standing here and watching the rain fall in my greenhouse!

Moving the Plants!

I already know it's going to difficult to fit all my plants in the moving truck when the time comes. Decided to rental a car to take a special trip home to transport them to Mount Vernon.  

No losses! Some of the plants look droopy, but everyone survived the freezing temps while I loaded the car for an hour, and the 8 hour road trip through some of the worst winter conditions I've ever driven through!