It’s fall. Not officially on the calendar, but tomato plants are being pulled from gardens along our walking path. Apples were harvested from the two mini orchards, new trees and shrubs were planted in the right of way, a couple of patios have new fire pits. At 3 o’clock the neighborhood is flooded with kids […]
Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars are perfect anytime of year, for any occasion. Like Wheel’s recent birthday. He now loves dessert — a fact that amazes me since he never did before. Take it or leave it and most times he would leave it. But a moderate sweet tooth has definitely made its appearance! I think […]
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Perfect weather this week and we’ve been taking advantage. A trip to the State Fair, tackling some outdoor projects, taking evening strolls along the suburban brook and admiring the spectacular sunsets. Wheels wanted a swing this summer but we can’t fit one on the deck and didn’t want to give up green space for a […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]