Did you get the $1200 stimulus check?

Lorraine and I are fortunate that our incomes have not been significantly affected by the pandemic. So, since the government sent us stimulus money, Lorraine wanted to use some of it to buy dirt.

I pointed out that we live in the country and actually own a lot of dirt.

She grinned and shook her head. “You heard me. I said topsoil, not dirt.”

I’ve been growing trees and vegetables long enough that I know the difference, but I like to kid her about it.

Most years she buys top soil and then uses it in the orchard, raised beds, or gardens around the house. Yesterday the dump truck arrived and poured the soil out on the spot she directed. I’m not certain where this pile will be used, but I am sure it will soon be gone and she will be thinking about buying more.