Pedley's Ponderings

With the rain finally stopping and floodwaters receding, we've been left with rather healthy conditions for growing green things around these parts. I think you can both hear and see the corn growing these days if you concentrate hard enough.

That also applies to the ever-healthy crop of weeds in my yard, particularly in my landscaping. I don't know how many hours I've spent yanking weeds and other unwanted vegetation this summer, but if my sore back is any indication, it's been quite a few.

Making matters worse is the ravenous mosquitos that have taken control of the region over the past few...