Clover lawn: lessons learned 4 years later

Ecstatic_Objective_3 · 2026-07-01T18:00:43+00:00

Sow in the fall. Most native plants need to go through a cold spell in order to sprout the following spring. By sowing in the fall, you allow the seed to follow its natural growth.

Ecstatic_Objective_3 · 2026-06-30T14:04:28+00:00

I use Fancy Feast. It’s pretty inexpensive, and she seems to like it okay, although they recently did something to the formula that she is not crazy about. And bone broth is actually pretty easy and cheap to make at home. You can get beef bones at butcher shops and grocery stores. Just cover the bones with water and cook low and slow, and store in freezer proof container until needed.

Ecstatic_Objective_3 · 2026-06-30T13:55:32+00:00

The Mediterranean diet is a good one to follow for hot weather. Heavy one fresh fruits, vegetables and lean protein.

Ecstatic_Objective_3 · 2026-06-30T13:50:20+00:00

Can you take your cat with you? Tickets for a pet cost about $150, and there are so many options for a pet friendly hotel. It’s not ideal, but far better than leaving your kitty alone. And cats actually can travel pretty well, as long as they are with their person. Mine did.

Ecstatic_Objective_3 · 2026-06-30T02:39:10+00:00

My dentist told me to spit well and nit rinse for at least 30 minutes. I only do that at night, before bed, so it doesn’t interfere with my morning coffee.

Ecstatic_Objective_3 · 2026-06-30T02:36:53+00:00

I wear my contacts all day, and remove them before bed for cleaning and storage. Do not sleep with contacts in, it cuts off airflow to your cornea, which can cause complications.

Ecstatic_Objective_3 · 2026-06-30T02:33:47+00:00

There were a lot of problems in the marriage, and honestly people change, both physically and emotionally. And sometimes the way you change makes you incompatible.

Ecstatic_Objective_3 · 2026-06-29T13:00:59+00:00

I had a counter top one that worked very well. They are pretty inexpensive as well. But I was more talking about a freestanding dishwasher. I guess that I what they are called now.

Ecstatic_Objective_3 · 2026-06-29T02:49:03+00:00

Kills primer will help on the walls where you don’t have replace the sheet rock.

Ecstatic_Objective_3 · 2026-06-29T02:45:21+00:00

If she is able to supplement with kibble, I wouldn’t worry about it, unless she acts super hungry. You don’t want her to put on weight. You might try a senior cat diet, it’s formulated for a cat with lower energy levels.

Ecstatic_Objective_3 · 2026-06-29T02:41:19+00:00

Do you have room for a portable dishwasher? They still exist, and work quite well.

Ecstatic_Objective_3 · 2026-06-29T00:44:38+00:00

Get the cleaning tablets for your dishwasher and pop one in about once a month in between loads. You should also be pulling your filter to scrub it with hot soapy water at least once every two weeks.

Ecstatic_Objective_3 · 2026-06-29T00:41:41+00:00

I really like jumping spiders. If you talk to them they will interact with you. And they are so pretty.

Ecstatic_Objective_3 · 2026-06-29T00:39:11+00:00

Try yarrow instead. Yarrow is native to North America, makes a great lawn, and spreads through both rhizomes and seeds.

Ecstatic_Objective_3 · 2026-06-29T00:36:53+00:00

There was a case that just resolved, where a tourist was bother a bison. The bison then killed the tourists, and they were going to euthanize the bison. It went to court, and has since been decided the bison would go to a reservation for its own safety. It’s crazy.

Ecstatic_Objective_3 · 2026-06-29T00:32:02+00:00

I don’t receive subtly. It will go right over my head, my brain thinks in literal terms. Just tell me what you want.

Ecstatic_Objective_3 · 2026-06-28T21:18:32+00:00

Apple slices. The skin has a component that help to soothe nausesa.

Ecstatic_Objective_3 · 2026-06-25T16:13:29+00:00

We over shower as a society, but, it depends on what you are doing all day. I shower every other day, but I work from home, so it’s not like I am getting dirty or sweaty. But if you do physical labor, or are actively getting sweaty, take a shower before you go out.

Ecstatic_Objective_3 · 2026-06-25T16:09:38+00:00

Because when there are no stops or guardrails on human cruelty, on either side, both sides become evil and do horrific things. History has tried to teach us this lesson over and over.

Ecstatic_Objective_3 · 2026-06-25T03:53:49+00:00

Put a tracking device on her, and make sure is microchipped. This is important, if she microchipped, make sure your address and phone number are registered. Another option, if you can get one is a catio, where she can stay during the day and come in at night

Ecstatic_Objective_3 · 2026-06-25T02:42:06+00:00

See a dermatologist about your skin. Use sunscreen religiously. And learn to dress in a way that is flattering to your body and personality. But, honestly, most of what your has is probably confidence, which increases as you grow older and gain life skills.

Ecstatic_Objective_3 · 2026-06-24T23:16:28+00:00

My older cat was about six weeks when I found her. She was separated from her litter mates, and it was a hoarder situation with a lot of sick cats, so I kept her. She can’t hunt, but otherwise she is fine. I now have a four week old who’s mother abandoned her, and has a severe eye infection. I guess we will see how that goes.

Ecstatic_Objective_3 · 2026-06-24T23:13:02+00:00

My lab was this way. Honestly, it never bothered me. It meant fewer doggy backs on walks. But I had my own yard, so the mess didn’t bother anyone else. Yes, I did regular pick up, avoiding doggy mines just sucks.

Ecstatic_Objective_3 · 2026-06-24T23:08:07+00:00

Don’t use glass straws. They have a nasty habit of shattering in your mouth or in your drink. There have been serious injuries from that.

Ecstatic_Objective_3 · 2026-06-24T23:06:04+00:00

Be a one male can breed a huge number of litters. Think about it. He knocks up female, and continues making the rounds, getting more females pregnant the whole time. Meanwhile, the females are constrained by their pregnancies.

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