Good morning. That's ironweed (Veronica fasciculata). Behind it County E going west.

It's supposed to be an aggressive plant according to Roy Diblik, a well known master gardener from southern Wisconsin. We've been lucky, it hasn't gotten too aggressive. This might be its 7th season.

I am guessing because we planted it in undisturbed ground. If there would have been open ground near it would've spread. Showy golden rod did that nearby.

Don't know much else right now. I have the weekend off. I'm up early at the kitchen table. Everyone else asleep. Hayden (16 yrs. old) was here with me. But he left for Pioneer Village to volunteer in the blacksmith shop.

He's being mentored by a seasoned blacksmith that also volunteers there.

So it goes with homeschooled kids. My oldest son was the same way. He found all kinds of useful activities to get involved in.

That's always the worry . . . that they won't get properly socialized. Whatever that is. At 51 I have no idea what that is.

I am off to read and relax. I hope you have a great day!

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