Another trip back in time
Once a year I like to go to a place that seems back in time: steeped in history, relaxed, and where everything seems to move a little slower. Harpers Ferry, […]
And it rains……
The ferns are loving this weather. Garden veggies are too, and all are growing. (So are the weeds, but it rains every day so the weeds will have to get […]
Amani, a fun festival
In a town 22 miles away, they have a fun street festival called Amani. http://www.amanifestivalcarlisle.com Amani means peace in Swahili. The festival is about multi culturalism and diversity. It brings the […]
Spring has finally arrived!
The cherry tree is full of flowers and looks so pretty. It’s 25 years old and the last couple years it hasn’t had many cherries. And there is a small […]
These bearded dragons………
My son and daughter in law have new pets: bearded dragons. They bring them to visit, and when they started with them, I didn’t know anything about them. The more […]
Spring time in Pennsylvania….
Spring, right. 6-8″ down and more coming. I heard Sir Albert hollering something like: Mayday, avalanche! Grandma always said there had to be a late, last snow, called the onion […]
Nor’easter
I’ve been having some fun with Sir Albert, my gargoyle who is supposed to be guarding the garden. Later in the spring/summer, he will be watching out for squash […]
I have an unusual cat
Toddlers have their favorite blankie. Dogs have their favorite toy. Cats don’t usually have a favorite….anything, but mine does. I got her in May and at Christmas my son got […]
My old violin
It’s time to tell a family story. My mother wouldn’t have approved of this story, but I think my dad would have. They are now both gone, and I […]
Dragons to feed, really
Around Imbolc, the day the juices start to flow under the ground, the seeds appear at Lowe’s and other places. Not wanting to make a spectacle of myself, I try […]
