Monday my worry over yellowing of small new leaves on bottom of Bee Balm (not Jacob Cline but red) got the better of me and being new I had to do something. I searched the internet and these forums to find a "diagnostic" but they talk mostly about larger top leaves yellowing from the outside towards center or yellowing of tomato plant leaves. All I could find about small new lower leaves yellowing was either a nitrogen deficiency or a deficiency in a micronutrient that helps uptake of nitrogen. They suggested working in some nitrogen source (Blood or Bone Meal) and I just happened to have Blood Meal because some other articles said it would deter raccoons/squirrels. It didn't so I had a little of it left and worked it into ground around Bee Balm and watered it in. Didn't use the Bone Meal as yet other articles and posts on these forums said it attracts critters. I read too much from not enough actual experience! I ran out to check my Bee Balm when I saw your post to make sure and the small bottom leaves are greening up very nicely. Only the garden gods know if it was the nitrogen in the Blood Meal or not but that's my limited experience. If the leaves yellow up again I'll be searching for another answer but have my fingers crossed. Now I'm worrying about too much foliage and sacrificing flowers because of other people warning me about using too much nitrogen. Hopefully I didn't throw the whole nutrient thing into a tizzy with that little bit of Blood Meal. I can't wait until I know more about what I'm trying to do in the gardens!

John, I wonder if you were an Italian grandma in a previous life? Many Italians in the North End of Boston where my DH grew up had second kitchens in their homes. They had tiny little sweet Nonnies (grandma) that wore aprons and pinched your cheeks. The 2nd kitchen was so the rest of the home would not overheat with all the cooking. But I believe it was for another reason, let me explain. My husband's Nonnie had a kitchen in the basement. And boy oh boy if you went down their uninvited you would get your ear pulled. It was her private space to roll out pasta, stir heated sauces, canned tomatoes, store her back patio garden grown tomatoes, onions and basil, and that basement was her retreat from the family drama. If someone showed up to dinner unannounced, no worries Nonnie had pasta in the freezer, Risotto ready to go, or a cheese that was for company. She would magically appear laided with food to make them feel welcome. Sometimes Nonnie would spend time with a sister or daughter. They would cook, laugh, cry, delight in each other's company but mostly it was for his Nonnie only. Her 2nd kitchen was her escape from the familial drama and place to enjoy her passion for cooking. Not really the heat. It was more than keeping the heat out of the city brownstone. Sometime if you were lucky Nonnie would invite you to help her but this was rare. My husband only in his 40s still remembers his nonnie rolling out Gnocchis in different containers so each one of his aunts, uncles and adult cousins could take them home. She made special meatballs for this uncle who wanted only pork and this one who wanted raisins in his and this Aunt who wanted small ones. Everyone was spoiled with food. It was her way to express her love to her family. I wish you could build a 2nd kitchen for yourself. One with giant locks, bolts and secret codes that only those truly worthy could enter. They would bring you joy while you cook and not interupt or destroy the magic you need to create amazing dishes. When we do entertain, ( i am not the chef you are) I am one of those people who pre-cooks. I know this is terrible. I make the lasagna hours before so only have to bake it, or have DH grill while my accompanyments are simple. Otherwise the interuptions and chatty kattys drive me batty. Wishing you a good solution to your layout and passion for cooking. ~boxer

I wholeheartedly disagree with his sentencing, but these statements from the article absolutely disgust me. Since Turner returned to his hometown in Ohio, his neighbors have been anything but welcoming. Some of them brandished rifles, carrying the guns under the state's open carry laws to send the message that Turner's actions will not be forgotten. The armed protesters stress they are not threatening to harm Turner, unless they catch him committing another crime. They say it's their form of justice and a way to keep Turner on edge.

Both Android and the Apple operating systems for phones and tablets aren't 100% safe (nothing in life is) but they're both sitting on customized versions of Linux (which has pretty tight security features). I've never heard of anyone having a problem with either types of devices but I'm sure it happens, however rarely. The best security is a careful user, no matter what device is involved.