Meet Tommy

I realize it has been a while folks, my apologies.  I am feeling guilted a little into blogging because my pal Susan, who has been away from blogging on one of her blogs for over years, is all of a sudden a flurry of good activity.  I can’t let her beat me!

So let me introduce you all to Tommy, Tommy Tomato that is!

That’s right folks, I have named my tomato plant.  The photo on the left is Tommy’s first day after transplanting; doesn’t he look so young and fragile?  I feel a sort of paternal bond to this plant for it represents my first ever endeavor at growing something living.  (My wife might object here on Kai’s behalf.  I argue that Kai is being grown by my beautiful wife, and while I certainly am a part, she is really doing all the hard work of growing him.)  A while back I threatened to become an urban farmer and have since carried out said threat, albeit on a small scale.  Nonetheless, being the immodest person I am, I hereby deem myself a full-fledged urban farmer.  I feel so proud.

To prove that I have at least some chops at this gig let me show you our progress:

I have been giving him a steady diet of sunlight and keeping him well hydrated and he in return is making me quite happy as he grows and flourishes.  Can’t you tell what sort of proud pop I am going to be?  I will be that obnoxious guy in the VW in front of you with all sorts of bumper stickers trumpeting my child’s each and every accomplishment!  I shall give you all regular updates on Tommy’s progress (again, I have to keep up with Susan!).

~ by Andy on July 13, 2008.