Lisa, this is my creeping phlox that I have planted in my rock garden. It gets full hot sun nearly all day long and is super happy there. The ones that I have planted in my shade garden are being very slow to sprout this year. They are coming but very slowly. I took this picture this morning. These come in two different forms paniculata (tall, larger leafed) and subulata (creeping, low growing, usually evergreen). I do have some phlox paniculata that I received from a friend but it is unknown too. From what I remember it is a bright pink, nearly fuschia color. She just gave the division to me late last summer so it hasn't bloomed in my garden yet. The campanulas (bell flower) do come in small compact varieties and tall varieties as well. Mine are compact. I divided the heck out of them last summer and the small divisions look like they haven't come back. The large division looks nice and healthy though. The seeds I planted this spring are for the larger varieties. It took me a while to start writing them all down and try to keep track of them. I didn't really care that much until I came to GW. It helps to know species for private trades. Some members look for very specific information to help make sure they are receiving the right hybrid, cultivar, genus species, etc. I now keep a map of my flower beds. I try to remember to add each new plant to the map and update it when something gets moved around. I number the plant and place a circle on the map with the number in it. Then I keep a "key" with the plant name along with the genus info. I don't always keep up with it and then kick myself when I don't have it to refer to! lol! I can't wait for your box! I know I will love what you sent! You are such a sweetheart!

I am all too familiar with clutter. So acquainted, in fact, that I think most of it has become permanent features to the house. We have so much stuff now, we are having to move & build a bigger house. All of this "clutter" is actually things that we need & use regularly. We are just running out of spaces to put things. My husband & I each have our own hobbies that require a room all to ourselves to store everything. My plants have taken over the only usable guest bedroom, our closest shelves are on the verge of falling off the walls, his computer room can barely contain what he has in there, my art room you have to be an expert rock climber to get around in. I have always been one of those people who has the compulsion to hide things. I have things stuffed away in all cabinets through out the house, on top of the cabinets & refrigerator, stuff is under the beds, in drawers with clothes-if it can fit in a spot, I will squirrel it away. It helps keep my house looking nice & tidy.

Take the option that gives you what you need at this point in your lives. It sounds like you are looking for change and I have to imagine that if you have been in accademia all of your lives, you are wondering if you can take that knowledge and apply it. If this is the case, just make sure you have an exit plan if things don't turn out the way you want. Do understand that working in a public company, especially at the exec level can be very exciting and financially rewarding when the company is doing well and meeting investors expectations. When things turn down however, things can get very ugly, very quickly. The average investor does not have a clue of what its like to run a public company. I have worked as an c-level for two public companies on both sides (up and down). While I would never say I wouldn't do it again, it would take a lot of money to motivate me enough to deal with the hassles that one has to deal with today in a public company. Good luck in what ever you decide.

Wowzer..replying to everyone by their names..you are truly special and deserve a beautiful new dreamy kitchen. So looking forward to seeing it all unveil. How exciting and can't wait to see all your other choices un the new and stunning kitchen. May just have to so your white cabinets from your old kitchen and your new blue for my island. Hehehe...yep you are going to be my designer ... Hugs and get some rest