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A quiet, productive weekend is a thing of beauty. I got all the gardening work done that I'd assigned myself and my Honeysuckle seems much happier now that I've gotten it proper support to grow all over. Picked up a couple more small plants to add to the collection including my first Basil, Lemon Balm, and an Alpine Strawberry. The compost I made from Aelf's last watermelon rinds came out beautifully and I've started a new batch. I'll get at least one or two more before it starts getting too cool to break down properly I think.

The cats have been tense and fidgety since they had an all out battle royale in the living room Thursday evening. The stray cat had stopped by for some food and they'd both gone running over to threaten it, which brought them entirely too close together. Kage took a run at Pye who refused to back down and soon they were rolling and screaming and clawing, fur flying everywhere. The stray cat gave them both a "WTF?" look and took off while I had to try to break them up. Pye's been uppity ever since and Kage's hissing if he comes anywhere near her. The power dynamic in the house is shifting and nobody's quite sure what their place is at the moment. I expect more fights ahead.

On a lighter note I finally got all the supplies purchased and my two Xmas quilts started for this year. I think the one for my niece could be wrapped up this week if I'm diligent about it. The other will require a lot more fiddly bits so it may be a down to the wire deal. But I figure starting now gives me a good chance of completing it on time.

I've also got to try to fit in finishing up the story I've launched into. Thankfully moonlightnrain let me bounce some ideas off her so I feel like I've got a basic plan now, and that's something.

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Karl Rove, President Bush's longtime political adviser, is resigning as White House deputy chief of staff effective Aug. 31, and returning to Texas....

No More Mister Nice Blog points out:

Well, why not? What else is left for him to do? The consuming quest of the second term -- keeping the war going until Junior leaves office -- has been accomplished despite the Democratic takeover of Congress. All the pieces are in place: The quagmire worsens and therefore (see above) extrication of U.S. troops seems ever more difficult and dangerous; the testimony of Saint Petraeus will prevent a veto-proof majority from turning against the president; fear of al-Qaeda is on the rise again (nicely timed rumor of a dirty bomb attack, eh, Karl?) ... The whole thing's on autopilot. The blueprints are in final form; the workers can finish the job themselves -- they don't need the Architect.

Wish I could disagree with him. I'm just wondering whose campaign the Brain is going to work for next...