Hope in the Garden
At the beginning of September, we had what newscasters predicted to be a hard freeze in our area (featured in
Rushed Harvest
Tomato season is well underway in my garden. We have a short growing season here, so I’m always relieved if
The Catwalk
My husband had fixed up what had once been our spare bedroom as a home office, and once the pandemic
Cats are on a whole different level
Our mixed household – humans, cats, dogs, and parrots – requires a little customization so that everyone gets what they
Is My Dog Telepathic?
Most of us have moments when our dogs seemingly react to our thoughts. A friend of mine says his dog
The Love Continuum
A few years ago, a young man interning at my office went to lunch with another older woman and myself.
Games We Play
The times, they are a-changin’. And with them, the games people play are also changing. Out with Schedule-Twister, because if
Gracie Approves
As spring pushes into summer, we are all restless. Gracie has spent much of her time in our backyard. We
An Oasis of Calm
Things are quiet here. Although the state is gradually reopening, we are still homebodies. We’re orking at home, going to
