Today marks the bazillionth day of 100 degree temperatures in my little corner of the world, so I think it's a futile effort to continue to water my non-producing garden and even my lawns at this point. Do I just give up on greenery or make the city coffers wealthy for another month? Who all... Continue Reading →
Creativeness and Butterflies
I can pretty much write something about anything. Most who know me, know I've written short stories about a bit of everything. Could I write about a box of Kleenex? Yes, and I actually have a short, fictional story about one. Today's thoughts are about butterflies. I am intrigued by them and the symbolism surrounding... Continue Reading →
My Sketchy Green Thumb
Ah, the title of this post speaks for itself - this year's garden attempt has produced four jalapenos, six cherry tomatoes, eight garlic bulbs, some rosemary and thai basil, and today we'll find out just how many potatoes grew, but I'm certain that the yield will not support the cost. I can tell you I... Continue Reading →
My Dying Garden
I have determined that I do not possess a green thumb and think I'm finally ready to acknowledge that the grass truly is greener on the other side, because that's where it's watered more. There's an age-old lesson to be learned from this that applies to life and relationships and perhaps I'll dwell on that... Continue Reading →
Quitting, No, Postponing My Agendas
This morning's coffee brings thoughts of quitting. It seems that when life happens as life does, things that seemed so important at the time have to be put on hold to deal with that moment when life stands up and says, "Slow Down!" So what does that mean to me this morning. No, not a... Continue Reading →
What Is A Husband?
What is a husband? I don't want to hear Webster's version; I want to know what my definition is. I have had two failed marriages, so evidently those qualities do not fit my definition. My third, well, he's my best friend, so that must be important to me. Hubbin is... Well, I started this post... Continue Reading →
Finally, A Friday!
This week has been a wild one! I have been working on a new lifestyle change - one that gets me to a weight and fitness goal, and this past week has surely tested both my resolve and my limits! The biggest stressor of the week was Hubbin's cancer surgery. He was diagnosed with both... Continue Reading →
Once Upon a Time, I Had a True Green Thumb
It's funny how a random task can trigger memories. I was washing the dishes from the projects I had going in the kitchen tonight - salsa, avocado bread, dried jalapenos, and the memory of me washing dishes at my home while growing up popped into the forefront. I always seemed to be the one to... Continue Reading →
God and Garlic
After my ever-present coffee, church was next on my agenda. My takeaway from the service today was about being the person who bears fruit. The last few weeks have been a struggle for me - conflict with my family, my budget, and my health. It was really, and I mean REALLY hard to see God's... Continue Reading →
My Not-So-Green Thumb
I have a desire to plant, and two-thirds of my yard is not being used, so I'm planning out next Spring's venture - an elaborate garden that will sustain Hubbin and me, and whoever else might benefit from my not-so-green thumb. This year's effort was a bit better than last year's, however the multiple 100-degree... Continue Reading →
