A Pinch of Joy

Hot, humid days and severe storms at night. Afternoon breaks are spent standing at the dining room window, in air conditioning, watching dozens of birds at the feeder or on the water fountain.  Recently a red squirrel began wandering through the yard mid-afternoon, scooping up corn birds throw to the ground. Today I saw a […]

I did something this week that I haven’t done since college.  I slept for twenty-four hours straight!  Got up for six hours.  And went back to bed for another eighteen!  I do feel better, I must say.  And no wait for exams or papers to be graded!!  May your week include some refreshing self care.  […]

The family reunion en masse visited  an ice cream shop Saturday night.   I ended up in a booth with cousin who  related a hilarious story of how she passed English in high school.   Her teacher promised a C to anyone who entered and won a contest on Why My State Should ____.   She already knew […]

Whirlwind week as we get ready for a family reunion next weekend. My cousin and her daughter are coming in early — can’t wait to see them! Everyone will gather here Friday evening as they arrive in town for snacks and greetings. Hope it is cool — and not raining!!! We ordered the main meal […]

Another busy week – not just Mondays!   We have had rain — always welcome!  Even if it delays the building of paths and patios.  I am excited to finally finish the west side of the house.   Looked unfinished when we moved in, but did not know about bentonite and other clay soil trucked in as […]

Wonderful July 4th at sister Bee’s!  Lots of good food and laughter.   They and the across the street neighbors have a friendly fireworks competition every year.  This year they (sort of)  synchonized the fuse lighting and it was spectacular!  Bee always makes several kinds of homemade ice cream and the “lots of lemon ice cream” […]