The weather can be so unpredictable in spring. One week it’s summer temperatures, another week it’s cool. Sometimes it’s downright wintry. It’s no wonder that poor Mother Nature can get a bit confused. Unseasonable, warmer temperatures can cause flowers and trees to blossom sooner than expected. Not that I’m complaining. I like the spring fashion … Continue reading »
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What Bugs You?
What Bugs You? For some people near and dear to me it’s, well, bugs. Little, often harmless insects can do no good in our house! Why they choose to come to us is beyond me. They are uninvited and unwelcome, and frankly, stand the chance of being annihilated by daring to cross our threshold, perhaps … Continue reading »
Let It Snow!
The local TV weatherman (okay, meteorologist) called it a “nuisance snow”, but I didn’t see it that way at all. The few inches we got yesterday made me feel glad for a sign of the season. It was a refreshingly pretty snow that fell on a Saturday between holidays, and I had no place in … Continue reading »
Halloween Is The Perfect Time For…
…Picking your own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, which isn’t so easy when you’re only six months old. So many interesting shapes and sizes to choose from…which one will wear the face of a jack-o-lantern? And when will the Great Pumpkin arrive? …Funny hats and little black cats who come for a visit and perhaps … Continue reading »
The Night Sky: A Canvas For Our Imagination
“I like the night. Without the dark, we’d never see the stars.” ~ Stephenie Meyer, Author of the Twilight series I like the night, too. And I like this quote because it conjures up so many ideas about night for me. At its surface, I am reminded of the wonder and joy I feel when … Continue reading »
Blue
…not as in “I’m feeling blue”, more like in azure, sapphire, and cerulean. Think: sky, gemstones, paints. Blue. If I had to describe Lake Tahoe (California/Nevada) it would be blue. The most noticeable aspect of this incredible glacier-formed lake is its striking, remarkable color . So clear, Lake Tahoe reflects the sky. And in a locale … Continue reading »
Monet-Inspired Fun
Technology can be a lot of fun. Even the simpler functions of technology devices can fascinate and entertain. I’ll give you an example. Recently I had been looking online at photos of fine art (famous masterpieces, really), some I had never seen and many that were instantly recognizable. As often is the case for me, … Continue reading »
My Hiking Partner for Life
Several years ago (my then future husband) Bill invited me to join him and three of his children on a hiking trip. I had no experience with hiking and had only a vague notion of the physical expectations, but with my sweetheart’s encouragement and, after some internet research, I accepted (cautiously) to join him to … Continue reading »
Awaiting (Patiently) The Season For Sitting Back And Unwinding
I am looking forward to summer. The school calendar is counting down to year’s end and that, combined with the splendidly uplifting mild weather of this past weekend, has me dreaming to relaxing, lazy days ahead. Wonderful, wistful summer days to enjoy quiet moments…I know that they will be here soon, that summertime is within … Continue reading »
Rivers Are Children Holding Hands
I came across this wonderful little poem. It appeared in a second grade reading textbook in an article about the life of a poet. To my dismay, the publisher of the book did not include the title of the poem or the year that it was published. Unfortunately, my internet research has failed to uncover … Continue reading »
