Today I got a package from O’Reilly containing Essential SQLAlchemy, for which I did a technical edit.  I remembered that much, because I got a nice check from them, but I forgot that I’d also been asked to provide a quote for the back of the book.  Too bad that was before I started my own gig:

What better thing to do on a weekend of highs around 100F than spend time outside on the porch planting things?

This year’s haul:

• Basil (sweet, purple, Thai)
• Thyme (common)
• Oregano (Greek, hot)
• Lettuce (Romaine, two curly varieties)
• Mint
• Cilantro
• 2 tomatoes (Sunbrite)
• Lavender
• Rosemary
• Variegated sage

The lettuce was started back in April and won’t last much longer (I already pulled some of it to make room for basil). I’m not sure what I’ll do with the remaining space — maybe some late-season strawberries?