With only the application of a little Dr Pepper every few hours, and lots of projects to keep me busy, I have been able to stay awake and still feel awake without feeling either fatigued. I will now be able to go to bed tonight like a normal person and wake up tomorrow on a daytime schedule. Thank heavens.

Even though I closely examined my plants this morning, I discovered three fat hornworms chomping on various tomato plants. They are now messy green smears on the driveway.

My mother informed me she has 14 2″ long peppers on the TAM jalapeño plant I gave her when I bought them. I am now attempting to replicate her methods. I have moved them into the shade on the porch, and I will not be watering them until they wilt.

I also discovered that people are incredibly stupid. OK, I already knew that, but I do seem to discover it anew every day.