So I looked into that question about the best time to start planting tomatoes this year. From what I gathered, you want to wait until after the last frost date which for most areas is around mid to late May. I checked a few different sources and they all seem to agree that soil temperature matters more than air temperature. If the soil is at least 60 degrees consistently then you should be good to go. I also read that you should harden off the seedlings for about a week before putting them in the ground. That means taking them outside for a few hours each day and gradually increasing the time. I am planning to start mine the first week of June just to be safe. I also picked up some organic fertilizer to mix in with the soil. Let me know if you want me to grab extra seedlings for you since I am heading to the nursery this weekend. The weather has been really unpredictable lately so I want to make sure everything is settled before I put them out.

I finally finished that book we were discussing and I have to say the ending caught me off guard. I was not expecting the main character to make that choice but looking back there were hints throughout the earlier chapters. The author did a good job of building up the tension without making it too obvious. I think the theme of forgiveness ran through the whole story and that part at the beach really drove it home. I jotted down some notes for our next meeting. The discussion questions at the back of the book were actually helpful for thinking about the deeper meaning. I especially liked the chapter about the old lighthouse. That imagery was really well done. I am curious to hear what everyone else thought about the pacing because I felt like the middle section dragged just a tiny bit. Overall I would give it a solid four out of five. Let me know what time you are planning to meet on Tuesday so I can bring the snack I volunteered to make.