I spray paint my tool handles fluorescent orange red or else wrap red vinyl tape around them. That helps me find them. (I'm sure P-vine understands the need to keep tools out of the mower.)

Bobert, there's hope. I believe that we humans have become hormone-driven when it comes to gardening. In April and May, we have to be out there, life is beautiful, and one project after another sends its tendrils towards us, luring us on.

Come August, we prefer to admire the garden from inside the house.

For now just pick up the stuff and say to yourself, "This too shall pass."