A Pinch of Joy

Hot and windy so we are indoors most of the time.  Just like winter in reverse.  With flowers blooming.  The two crab apple trees we planted about 4 years ago continue to grow valiantly.  The Pink Rain tree now shades the corner where the glider sets for a few hours each day.  And every year […]

Series of lovely cool days and a soaker rain makes the garden look great!  Tomatoes are bursting off the vine, peppers are ready to set, flowers are rejuvenated and flouting their colors.  And the wannabe “geranium” — which was what it was labeled when it was at the early stages in the nursery — is […]

School begins this week.  Or began last week.  Seems earlier every year.  Love the first day photos posted on facebook from family and friends.  The new outfits, the bright faces, the pristine back packs.  Our Kiwanis group filled 1200 backpacks to be given to children in our area this year to give children who wouldn’t […]

Each morning the bed is made with equal amount of sheet and blanket hanging down on each side. And each night when I turn down the covers the equality is maintained. Yet, upon arising, the following morning, the blanket hangs lower on his side and the sheet is way lower on my side. How does […]

We’re replacing the gigantic L-shaped tub in the master bath with a rectangular one we can actually use and that will free much needed floor space.  It’s not a DIY project and, with the heat and humidity, I am glad to leave it to the pros!  We did, however, paint the entire bathroom — some […]

This week the featured theme seems to be making the most of summer.  Light and easy recipes from Miz Helen and Homemade on a Weeknight (and more!)  for example.  Thoughtful analysis from Harper as parents begin to think about fall and their goals for their lives and their children.  What you need to hike with […]