JOURNAL 10 min W.W. of Murrieta, Riverside Co. Wetted globe 62°F, dry bulb 78°F, dew point 53°F. Wind SSW, velocity 4 miles per hr. Weather: Partly cloudy with light showers. Temp. 68°F at 7 AM, rising to 75°F at noon. Max temp today 78°F, min 58°F. Barometer falling slowly; rain likely tonight. Today's work: Planted corn and beans in new field. Watered garden beds + pulled weeds. Harvested tomatoes, cucumbers (d. q. m.) Chopped wood for winter heating. Fertilized vegetable patch with compost. Pruned apple trees, removed dead branches. Raked leaves from yard; raked grass clippings into pile. Notes: - Need to fix broken fence post near barn. - Check irrigation system – some leaks found. - Seedling bed needs more shade cloth. - Bought new hose nozzle at hardware store. - Saw deer in backyard this morning. - Found wildflowers blooming along creek bed. - Spent afternoon reading "Walden" by Thoreau. - Listened to jazz record while working. - Dreamt about flying over mountains last night. Tomorrow’s plans: - Finish planting squash seeds. - Repair irrigation lines. - Visit local farmers market for fresh produce. - Read chapter 4 of book on permaculture design.