Sweet Betsy

The Carolina Allspice also known as Sweet Betsy, is in bloom and smells wonderful right now.

As a kid, this was the bush that Kent’s mother would have her kids get a “switch” from that she would then discipline them with. The bush we have in our garden is from a cutting of the actual bush the switches came from! And that original bush is still going strong and will be in our side garden at the new house.

Even though it was overcast I was outside this morning and MiniMe came and sat on my lap and did a lot of kneading before having her nap, which allowed me to read.

I got to speak to my new neighbour, Gabriel, and he thinks it will be two more months before the house is ready for them to move into.

They have had to redo plumbing, electrical & HVAC and are now working on the flooring and some sheetrock. Then there’s the kitchen cabinets that need replaced. So much work.