Do you know the light requirements for your plants? I thought orchids were quite low light? Anyway, an HPS in your greenhouse will produce the equivalent light intensity to bright shade at the edges of your greenhouse, a little brighter in the middle. This is also roughly equivalent to direct light on an overcast (not heavy cloud) day in summer. HPS is probably the best choice for you. It produces the most light of any widely-available lamp and is good for supplementing natural light. The only reason to choose anything else is that HPS light on its own is not suitable for some types of growing. Paint the bricks white for brightest light. Leave them bare for maximum heating.

HAPPY DAD'S DAY TO ALL THE LURKER DADS!!!! It's pouring rain here---absolutely miserable but the fire danger level was high, so a higher power took over that situation, obviously! Yesterday middle DD and I hauled and DH and youngest DD stacked about 2 cords of wood at the new place. We took some trees out and a guy stripped them, cut them into rounds, and split them. We have 4 1/2 cords to haul and stack, but got a lot done during Baby V's nap. Today, despite the rain, I'm heading over there to try and finish the job. I really felt good getting the exercise, but took 2 Aleve when I got home, just in case! Wodka, I ordered the book. They didn't have it at the library here, but whilst I was at the library, I managed to check out 6 books on spritual and calming home interiors and one on island homes, so I have enough "picture" books to keep me busy until the book you suggested gets here. Milkdud: Here's my cell story. Bought a new phone and asked for a "local" island number. Sprint had to change my number 4 times before they told me they were "out" of island numbers and I finally ended up with a Seattle number! AND they cancelled my rebate for the phone because "I" changed my number so many times! Gadfrey! So, GOOD LUCK WITH THAT!!!! Canasta sounds fun whenever people describe it. I should check it out. Raeanne- I "use" the dogs at the shelter because I don't have time for my own dogs and the dogs there are happy to see me anytime! lol Well, the word must have gotten around this small town that I am trying to move because 2 college kids have called the office, offering to use their own trucks and move me for extra dough! Gotta love the go-getters! NHSuzanne- Bon Voyage!!! Got to the bottom of your foot problem---good one! But I am sorry for the diagnosis if there is no relief in sight. I know that the worst pains in my mind are headaches, back aches, and foot aches. I hope that, at least, there is a pain relief med out there that you can use to relieve some of that discomfort. Have fun on your ride, sistah! WE WANT TO HEAR ABOUT IT UPON YOUR RETURN. Going off coffee for your feet, though, milkdud? I don't know if I could handle THAT!!! We're doing lunch out for Daddy's Day. The kids all made cards for him (even Baby V.) DH is at work today, so we're gonna pick him up and take him to a crowded restaurant! Warm fuzzies to all! Love you all for checking in!!!!!! Reading what everyone's doing makes my day WAY more interesting!

Louise L. Hay resonates with me, we do create our own reality. Henry Rollins speaks of the inability of letting go, it's a problem for many, but it can be done.

What would life be without imagination? For me, imagination is often hoping, praying, wishing, that life will be as I imagine it. It doesn't usually work out that way, but I can 'imagine' that it does.