A Story:
Election Game
The spectators wiggle impatiently in their seats. Finally, the incumbent makes his first dramatic serve. The opposition zings it into the far corner out of reach. Fired up with moral outrage, the incumbent slams an ace. In a new volley, the opposition suddenly lobs a short ball and the incumbent falls trying to catch it. The pace of the game picks up. Blasting forehands and fiery backhands send the ball criss-crossing, zig-zagging over the court. The spectators have difficulty following the play.
At last on Election Day, the winner is announced.
The spectators are already restless anticipating the next game.
I bought this little African violet on impulse at Walmart the other day. I've never seen such a small one in bloom. Must be some special potion they give them at the greenhouse.
The pot, which is only 3" at its widest at the middle, is very clever. The top pops off the bottom half so that you can water from below. Lots of good drainage holes. At a quick glance when the pot is together it looks like it is ceramic. I like this little plant because it can sit comfortably on the windowsill. Right now the sun is a bit too bright (I think some leaves got a bit of sunburn because I left it on the windowsill) but it will work well later in the season when the trees leaf out and block some of the sun.
African violets do not like to sit in water. You can wait until they wilt a little and then give them some water. Fertilize monthly when they are blooming. Bright light is good but not direct sun. They do fabulously under grow lights.
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