This is me on my old bike. I had just gotten it, as a hand-me-down, and I think the love and appreciation shows. I had decided I wanted a bicycle. But as I can be a bit,…
In the Garden – Update
I posted about our little tomato garden a couple of months back. A lot has changed since then. Where there was this… there’s now this… 5 feet high and rising! This… …
Bees & Mars
I was out in the garden and caught sight of a big, fat bumblebee. He was buzzing around, doing the Lord’s work, and I was so happy to see him. I’m all for anything that helps the garden…
Remembering
Happy Memorial Day, America. Remembering is important. Really.
Stay-cations
I’ve not been on a proper vacation in a dog’s age. As of this writing, there isn’t one on the horizon. I’ve been blessed to travel the world. Lord willing and the creek don’t rise, I’m not…
Do The Right Thing
Some days (okay – weeks, months, years), I’m not sure what to do. My inability to make decisions can end up leaving me uncomfortably still, doing nothing at all. This is no way to live, friends. I…
The Queen’s House
In October 2007 I wrote about an unexpected and much-appreciated trip to London. While I shared experiences relating to a deep desire to see the Rothko paintings at the Tate (and the subsequent fulfillment of said desire), I did…
Oh! The Ironing!
This is my mountain of ironing. It has piled up. And multiplied. To look at it, you probably can’t tell there’s at least 2 and a half hours of work involved. At this point, I can either burn…
My Hoopty – Update
As some of you know, my car has been sick. Real sick. It’s been in the shop for two whole weeks, during which time I’ve bummed rides, used public transportation, borrowed Mister’s car and gotten a lot of…
Turn Around Bright Eyes…
I tried. I did. I wanted to get a halfway decent photo of the 20-and-12 Eclipse. This was all I got. But that’s what happens when you’re in the parking lot of a brew-pub, with a bunch…