Harbinger

     Today, as per internet directions, I started the process of "force-blooming"  a single tulip bulb.  I placed some glass marbles in a fruit jar, poured water almost to the top of the marbles and then set the bulb on top.  The bulb is one of six from Krystal and Danny's wedding gift bags.   I planted the other five  last fall in front of the house.  The forced bulb is supposed to bloom in 4 to 6 weeks if all goes well.   We'll see.  Watchful waiting will give me something to do.  I feel kind of like a plant myself.