A Pinch of Joy

We had numerous pigeons milling around the under the bird feeders.    The bird book says we have stone pigeons and doves in our area.  Okay.  Then I began to notice  pigeons that didn’t look like them.  Lo and behold there is a “new” kind.  They are a beautiful taupe gray with black markings on […]

It’s been hot, humid and busy.  A typical summer, in other words.  The fountain needs to be filled at least once a day because the hot winds evaporate the water quickly.  The flowers need to be watered daily for the same reason.  I planted lots of sedum and moss rose in the big pots this […]

I decided I needed a fresh pair of  walking shoes – meaning my one pair for all day wear, everyday. I also decided a different brand was in order as the last pair was not the same quality as before.  I trekked  to the shoe store, pulled into a parking place  as another car pulled […]

Hope you had a wonderful Independence Day yesterday!  Sister Bee hosted the annual neighborhood bash last night.  Beautiful weather, congenial company of all ages, lots of good food and tons of fireworks everywhere! Featured from last week:  4th of July Memories – Our Grand Lives   Artful Analog – Fountain Pen Basics and Tips The House […]

It has been pleasantly cool this week so I’ve gotten a lot of yardwork done this week (in spite of plantar faciitis.)  The weeds that were threatening to swallow the pentagon garden shed were pulled after yet another rain — smooth as butter.  Pulling the weeds that is – not the mud.  Bytes laid four […]

It has been a most unusual summer. Temperatures have been lower than usual, the amount of rainfall higher. Wind non-stop. A micro burst came through while we were on vacation and lifted the top 2-3 rows of shingles on one side the roof. Fortunately they didn’t blow off, and all remain attached at some point. […]