Some years are better than others but at least I have flowers
I’ve cultivated a tiny bed of dirt where I’ve been growing vegetables for the last four years. Each year there’s a recurrence of certain plants with an addition or two […]
I’ve cultivated a tiny bed of dirt where I’ve been growing vegetables for the last four years. Each year there’s a recurrence of certain plants with an addition or two […]
I live in a neighborhood dating back to the 20s. My house, like most, a colonial with leaded vestibule and sunroom doors, built-in shelves and wide crown molding was built in […]
Every morning and every night, for the most part, I carry out the same ritual. In the morning while I wait for the water to boil for my french press […]
Of all the household duties that need my attention the three I like least are emptying the dishwasher (I don’t mind loading it), taking out the trash and grocery shopping. […]
We went out to dinner with Bill’s financial adviser, Richard, and his wife, Joan, two weekends ago. After grazing all day at a party celebrating Bill’s cousin’s daughter’s first communion […]
It’s been a busy few weeks. There’s been a birthday party, first communion celebration, memorial service, dinner with friends I’ve known for years and with people I’ve just met, a […]
Three nights this week I came home from work, quickly changed from dress clothes into yard work clothes – sweat pants, t-shirt and the pair of old sneakers that are […]
It feels like the universe is nudging me to take stock, re-evaluate, prioritize what’s important. I’ve been reading books, blogs, op-eds and articles that all tell different stories but, to […]
I read this article online and watched the clip with Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love. She talks about how, throughout our life, we’re encouraged to follow our passion even […]
It’s September. Summer will be ending in a few weeks and I’ve realized that even after sharing, every week, the bounty of green squash that’s grown out of two spindly […]