Continuing to work on the thematic rewrite of Dream Pirates. My Editor, Jenna, had some excellent advice, and I am working to make the necessary changes. It is hard work, but so exciting to see this story grow! The following is my weekly article found in Listening for the Sounds of Summer! Enjoy. Thanks for … Continue reading Mosquitoes, yep, it is that time of year.
Month: June 2023
Mosquitoes, yep, it is that time of year.
You have been sitting out on your back porch all spring with nearly a fly or a buzzing insect to bug you. But summer is here, and it can become hot, muggy, and buggy. Like millions of American homeowners, you might be tempted to hire a company that advertises its ability to eliminate mosquitoes from … Continue reading Mosquitoes, yep, it is that time of year.
June 19th Bee-lawn Maintenance
Listening for the Sounds of Summer article this week discusses Bee-lawn maintenance. Here is the link for the latest article.
Bee-Lawn Maintenance.
This week’s article will focus on the Bee-lawn. As mentioned in Give Dandelions their Day in the Sun our early emerging pollinators struggle to find sources of nectar. Therefore, it is critical we allow the dandelions and other early emerging nectar producers to grow unmolested in at least portions of our lawns. Most importantly do … Continue reading Bee-Lawn Maintenance.
June
Dream Pirates just got back from my editor, so I have been busy with the rewrite of my middle-grade fantasy series. I will keep you all posted on my progress. The Latest article for Listening for the Sounds of Summer is now available. Lawns are Stupid. If this is your first visit to my author … Continue reading June
Lawn’s are Stupid.
For those of you who have been reading the weekly articles, it will come as no surprise that I am not a fan of turf grass lawns. Frankly, I think lawns are, at best, a waste of time, money, and resources and, at worst, an environmental hazard and ethically indefensible. I have talked some about … Continue reading Lawn’s are Stupid.
I Used to Be the Guy Next Door.
John’s my neighbor, - the guy next door. Remember his front yard. Well, his neighbors and his neighbors, neighbors yards all look similar, just less perfect. Still, all green, and not a weed in sight. There’s green grass as far as the eye can see. The turf grass stands alone. And this is not by … Continue reading I Used to Be the Guy Next Door.
T.L. Johnson 