Life Lessons from my Cat
When my husband passed away suddenly in 2013 I was devastated. Friends who were worried about me being alone kept telling me I needed to get a pet. Of course, the dog lovers all suggested I get a dog and … Continued
Introvert? Extrovert? How About Selectivert!
Introvert, extrovert, ambivert, omnivert? How about selectivert! I’ve always considered myself an introvert and never really thought much about the definition. I have a lot of hobbies that don’t require other people to be involved, such as reading, writing and … Continued
Winter Solstice 2023
There’s a bird outside my window Its as small as it can be A tiny little hummingbird Staring in at me Something flutters in the distance A treat before my eyes Either autumn’s falling foliage Or some playful butterflies … Continued
Christmas Miracles? It Can’t Hurt to Ask
The Holiday Season is upon us, and its time for all those great, old Christmas TV classics we love so well. Sentimental fool that I am, I love to curl up on the couch and watch at least a few … Continued
Christmas decorations made with nature in mind
I love making my own Christmas decorations. A friend of mine posted a picture of a Christmas decoration that she found online that she wanted to try to recreate. The photo was a stick, with ornaments suspended from pieces of … Continued
Thomas Raymond Franz – In My Heart Forever
It’s hard to believe it has been ten years since we all lost Tom. He touched so many lives during his all too short time on earth that I know he will never be forgotten. This is a reprint of … Continued
Natural Fertilizer – How to Create Compost
There are few practices that make as much economic and environmental sense as creating compost out of yard wastes and kitchen scraps. Composting yard waste recycles nutrients back into the yard, helps retain moisture and saves landfill space. Composting reduces yard waste volume by 50 to 75 percent.
Accentuate the Positive – Sharing Stories of Joy in Everyday Life
When trying to come up with something for my “About” section of this blog, I thought of the old song “Accentuate the Positive.” It was written by lyricist John Herndon Mercer who wrote many other popular songs from the mid-30’s … Continued
The Joy of Nature
I was still lost, deep in a much needed sleep, when I felt a gentle backward kick from my husband beside me. ‘He’s just rolling over,’ I thought, as I struggled to hang on to the last vestiges of the … Continued
Scrap Lumber Orchid Table
During 2020, when I was going a little stir crazy being stuck at home, I decided I wanted to use all of the scrap lumber and other materials I had around the house and yard to build a new structure … Continued