I don’t claim to be a good gardener and with all of the plant loving critters that live in our yard and forest it is a constant battle to keep any plants looking decent. So when my front yard looks good, I have to gloat Continue reading →
I am often astounded by the labels that accompany products these days. I bought a new curling brush and saw this label on it when I unboxed it. Seriously. I guess they have to label things to avoid lawsuits but really? I would hope that Continue reading →
If you have read the book The Personal Librarian. by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray you already know a bit about Belle da Costa Greene, the personal librarian for J.P. Morgan. The summary of the book as found on Amazon is as follows: In Continue reading →
A repost but a fun one. Teapot Tuesday turns comical today. Come on. YOU KNOW YOU LOVE IT! One of my favorite acquisitions thanks to the shopping prowess of my best friend, Ann, who discovered this delight on Etsy. It is one of my favorites Continue reading →
I really should have put that title in all caps but I didn’t want to shock anyone. Last week when we were babysitting our darling grandson this was the phrase that we heard often. The favorite phrase used to be “No dis” meaning of course, Continue reading →
Troubles. I’ve got a few. A couple weeks ago my internet was wonky. It’s difficult to be a social media addict and have internet woes so I sent an email to our provider to let them know that service was spotty. I went onto their Continue reading →
Stuck. Irritated. That describes a lot of things but today it is a condition that I find myself in. I had a lovely salad for lunch filled with kale and cabbage and brussels sprouts and other lovely items. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Until an hour Continue reading →
We’ve all been there at one time or another. Whether we are a child or an adult those words have most likely come out of our mouth “That’s not fair!”. I remember pairing those words with my other favorite words as a youth “I am Continue reading →
The perfect cup of tea is something that I cherish. There are all kinds of ways to brew tea but did you know that temperature is key to the perfect cup? Here is a handy dandy brewing and temperature chart. Combine the perfect brewing temperature Continue reading →
It’s a similar refrain for many of us, isn’t it? A Mother’s Day without our own mother. It’s especially difficult for those of us who had really great moms. Not everyone can say that and I understand how difficult the day can be for so Continue reading →
