Photo: Figs!
I harvested the first figs of the year on Thursday, July 12. Here are four of the five: The fifth one? It was very good. Save Save
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Animal Rights?
When you hear the term “animal rights,” what does that conjure up in your mind? Do you envision dogs casting votes beside you in the voting booth or sitting next to you at Panera sipping a beverage? Is it limited to respecting that animals can feel pain and suffering and … Continue reading →
Focus on Health: Inflammation
Have you heard of inflammation when as it pertains to health? It’s a consideration for people with heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis. You’ve probably heard about NSAIDs. Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs. They are designed to reduce inflammation in joints and other areas of the body. Inflammation in the arteries can also … Continue reading →
Photo: ADA Lighting
I’ll bet most of you don’t know there are standards for lighting as a result of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). I didn’t know until we visited one of hubby’s subscribers and lantern manufacturer W. T. Kirkman in May. Woody very graciously showed us through his business facility as … Continue reading →
Cats: Lady and the Food Tower
As you have noticed, the kittens and Lady in particular, get a lot of attention on this blog. Yes, kittens is a misnomer — they’re a year and half old, but they’ll always be “the kittens” to me. Today is no exception. I’m sure you’ve heard of those food bowls … Continue reading →
Photo: Hydrangea
In the new schedule, I plan on posting a photo on Monday of each week. The house I rented in Virginia from 2002 – 2005 had lovely hydrangea in front. These were prolific bloomers, and I want to include them in our landscaping scheme as we plan for the … Continue reading →
MGR: Balancing Writing with Life
Welcome back to the June Edition of the Merry-Go-Round Blog Tour. This month’s topic is cause for some chuckling to myself. Balancing writing with life. Generally, I believe I do that poorly. I could easily say I have trouble balancing my writing with my husband’s expectations for my time, but … Continue reading →
Hubby’s New Truck
Hubby likes to trade his vehicles every three years, so the 2009 Navigator L 4×4 was exchanged for a 2012 Navigator L 4×4 yesterday. I took it’s “baby” pictures this morning. On the outside, it looks exactly the same as the 2009. You can’t tell here but instead of Black, … Continue reading →
Grand Tour 2012
May was Grand Tour 2012. We rode the Sunset Limited from San Antonio to Los Angeles. The ride was very comfortable. The west Texas scenery was repetitive (we expected that). We got off in Los Angeles, did some sight-seeing (translate to looking for antique shops) and did the VIP tour … Continue reading →
MGR: Deadlines
Welcome to May’s Merry-Go-Round Blog Tour. If you’ve been following along, you know this month’s topic is “Deadlines: Love ‘Em or Hate ‘Em.” Mostly, I’m indifferent. Deadlines are useful. They help when I’m planning my work. In fact, if I don’t have a deadline, and I’m not making the progress … Continue reading →