A Pinch of Joy

Working outside in beautiful sunshine and completing some painting projects that are set up in the garage.  The wind cancelled plans to enjoy a walk in the woods.  Great Plains “woods”  do not compare to the extensive Ohio woods that often retain their beautiful fall foliage for many days.  Here the wooded areas have trees […]

Stay safe. Stay well. If you haven’t already, please vote. Think of those affected by wildfire and storms and do what you can to help. Oh yeah — did you remember to “fall back” your clocks last night? Most of all, may you in the midst of all that is going on, find a pinch […]

Would you like a haircut appointment?  said the text.  ASAP, I replied.  Saturday, 9:45 came the return text.  YAY!  My  before lockdown  haircut grew for 3 months plus before I could get a cut, followed by an appointment for six weeks later.  The day before that appointment Maggie had to go on bed rest.  So […]

Cleaned the garden, emptied the flower pots and put them in the shed, fertilized the lawn, swept the deck and tucked things away from wind and weather. Then took the rest of the week to just enjoy the season. I hope you’ve found some time to recharge and prepare for the coming season. Thanks for […]

I saw a question the other day that spurred me into action.  What is the one thing you can do to make your home a place you’ll really enjoy being?  Especially appropriate since winter is coming — and the covid numbers are increasing again.  Two things immediately sprang to mind.  Get permanent window treatments for […]