Green and found in the garden

Green and found in the garden

There are times when my calendar looks mercifully clear, and I look forward to time spent working on things I need to do around my house and yard.  Last week the only thing I had scheduled was a doctor appointment on Wednesday afternoon.  I had an ultrasound...

More than OK

During the weeks of late spring and early summer, our theme song could have been, “Who’ll Stop the Rain?”  The sun seemed to be in constant hiding, and we had way more precipitation than we needed.  While all that was going on, I kept wondering how July and...
Grammie time

Grammie time

At my stage of life, there are not many things that I find more enjoyable than time spent with my grandchildren.  Last week I was privileged to have two visitors for a couple of days – Vivian (8) and Elijah (4).  I brought them home Sunday afternoon, then...

Red, Ripe, and Ready-to-Eat

I am so ready for a luscious red tomato from my garden.  I have had a few Juliet grape tomatoes and some yellow cherry tomatoes; however, the larger varieties are a long way from ripening.  I would settle for a large yellow tomato, but they are nowhere near...

Dealing with too much of a good thing

Last week I finally managed to make a food donation to the Shelbyville/Shelby County Animal Shelter.  It is something I have meant to do since I managed to purchase several 4-packs of the wrong flavor of canned cat food.  I also took the towels I used to dry...

Hard and sweet

There are some things in life that are hard.  Things we wish would never happen.  Things we would rather avoid, but we are forced to face them anyway.  How we choose to deal with difficulties either builds our character for the better or tears it...