Adventures · Emptying the nest

Ewe… the grossest weekend project crossed off of my to-do list

As if we don't have enough unfinished projects in our own house, I'm finding that the garage isn't much better. We, humans, left things to tend to later, and there are also things that the mice left behind for us to tend to eventually. I discovered their crafty work, lurking in dark spaces.  I even… Continue reading Ewe… the grossest weekend project crossed off of my to-do list

Adventures · Emptying the nest

Why July is my favorite month

July is birthday month in our household.  Both of our daughters were born in July.  And my mom's birthday was in July, too.  Not only did we have parties, but we also had fireworks.  And cake.  And Vacations.  Basically, we had a lot of fun over the years. It's quiet here this year.  No birthday… Continue reading Why July is my favorite month

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It’s the chew factor I adore

I've confessed this before - It's the little blue bag I adore. The party sized bag is my favorite score. It holds a prominent spot. It's where it and I meet a lot. Every night, you see. It's just the little ol' bag and me. I chew, chew, chew until all of a sudden, an out… Continue reading It’s the chew factor I adore

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My garden demons – One is Not Cute, the other Is.

UGH............which one of my garden's demons will survive? I'm wondering if my will plants survive? My poor daisies, that just finally started to bloom, are being attacked by the worst demon ever. The Japanese Beetle. I've posted about them before.  Here with really great photos of them, by the way!  And here.  And here where… Continue reading My garden demons – One is Not Cute, the other Is.

Emptying the nest

A twisted Independence Day

Here we are, July 4th, 2019.  Where did the first half of the year go?  I'm still in shock that I feel like it went by way too fast. Even if I felt like I was in the right spot, at the right time, sh*t happens in life, and we either go with the flow,… Continue reading A twisted Independence Day

Adventures · Emptying the nest · Inspiration

Serendipity, it’s a daisy and a tiny bee for thee

The sunshine this morning has finally helped the first daisy open up. I'm going to have a bunch of them opening up in my garden soon, and I'm so damn excited.  I can't wait to see all their happy blossoms leaning into the warmth of the sunshine. Daisies, simple and sweet.  Daisies are the way… Continue reading Serendipity, it’s a daisy and a tiny bee for thee