Plotting and planning sounds to me like planning where to plant everything in a garden plot. At present I can\’t have a garden. Even if I could, I\’m not so sure I really want to do the work involved in raising my own vegetables; and am I physically up to it?

In my garden, I want tomatoes. I want broccoli and cauliflower. Kale and spinach, too, and maybe romaine lettuce. I want red onions and scallions. Don\’t forget garlic! I want herbs, too: chives, basil, rosemary, and flat-leaf parsley. And maybe a dwarf lemon tree.

But that\’s a dream garden. I\’m better off plotting and planning about things that I know I can do, such as this weekend\’s activities.

Temperature-wise, tomorrow and Sunday will be perfect for riding. Clear, too. The wind will get strong enough to be bothersome, but at least there\’s no rain in the forecast.

This morning I rode very short and easy with the road bike; and then did a Whole Foods run with the hybrid. And I got sticker shock! I always do whenever I buy groceries anywhere but the salvage store.

Tomorrow I think I\’ll go to Wal-Mart. I need some new bed sheets; and there are a few groceries that I didn\’t pick up at Whole Foods today. For one thing, I was in such a hurry that I forgot to get bread.

I need to do some more cooking, too. It\’s time I concocted another garbage soup, and maybe I\’ll hunt for a new recipe to try.

Plan for Sunday: a long ride, of course. I\’ll aim for 35 miles this time. For ride food, I\’m thinking of Stroopwafels and Lara Bars.

Yes, I know — that stuff is loaded with carbs. Let\’s hope I burn them off during my ride.