You give and take away
Last night we had a hard frost. We knew it was coming and we were able to put sheets over our newly planted garden and I brought the ferns, geranium (!), and misc plants inside. The problem is that there are not enough bed sheets in the state to cover the fields and trees. The damage has yet to be determined. The asparagus farmers in the...
Moving the topsoil
Gabi and I were enjoying a quiet afternoon at home a few days ago, when we heard something barrelling down the driveway. She threw open the front door to find a little more than she bargained for…..more than I had bargained for. It was Mike, ready to move the load of topsoil to my front flower bed-to-be. The conservation trees are...
Accidents
I am absolutely heartsick over hearing about Maria Sue Chapman’s death. You can read about this accident at Steven Curtis Chapman’s website at http://www.stevencurtischapman.com/. This afternoon I can hardly recall many nice things I have spoken to my children today. As I layed them down for their naps, I held them tighter and...
Pomp and Circumstance
OUR LITTLE GRADUATE There is something, a little surreal actually, about watching a little Bubbs take the long walk down the aisle that conjures up all sorts of emotions. He was so adorable. And took the whole thing quite seriously, I might add. Their teacher gives character awards at the end of the year and it is a real treat to find out...
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